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Lufthansa Plane Suffers Landing Gear Collapse in Germany, Ground Crew Injured
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Lufthansa Plane Suffers Landing Gear Collapse in Germany, Ground Crew Injured

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Lufthansa airplane experienced a landing gear failure at a German airport, causing its nose to collapse.
  • Several ground crew members were injured during the incident, which occurred while passengers were not yet on board.
  • The cause of the landing gear malfunction is currently under investigation by Lufthansa and relevant authorities.

A Lufthansa aircraft suffered a significant incident at a German airport when its landing gear failed, causing the plane's nose to collapse onto the tarmac. The event occurred at approximately 12:45 local time, as ground crew and flight personnel were on or near the aircraft, but before passengers had boarded.

Passengers had not yet boarded the plane.

— Lufthansa spokespersonConfirming the status of passengers during the incident.

Reports indicate that several ground staff members sustained injuries during the incident and are currently receiving medical attention. Images circulating online depict the aircraft tilted forward, with its nose resting on the ground near the gate, surrounded by emergency vehicles.

Several employees were injured and are currently receiving medical assistance.

— Lufthansa spokespersonDescribing the impact on ground personnel.

Lufthansa has stated that the exact circumstances of the landing gear malfunction are being investigated in conjunction with the appropriate authorities. The airline has not yet released detailed information regarding the incident, but confirmed that the passengers had not yet boarded the plane at the time of the event.

We are currently clarifying the exact circumstances together with the relevant authorities.

— LufthansaRegarding the ongoing investigation into the incident.
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