US: 21 injured as Boeing 737 skids on runway and falls into river in Florida
The aircraft had 143 people on board.
Twenty-one people were injured when a Boeing 737 skidded on the runway and ended up in a river in Jacksonville in Florida on Friday while attempting to land during a thunderstorm, Reuters reported. The flight, which began its journey from Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, had 143 people on board.
No fatalities or critical injuries were reported. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said all 21 of the injured were in hospital in good condition.
The plane had 136 passengers and seven crew members. The plane was not submerged. Reports said the aircraft bore the logo of Miami Air International.
Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry tweeted that President Donald Trump had called him regarding the incident.
Statement from @NASJax_ reference the airplane incident in the St. Johns River. pic.twitter.com/DkfMDSavM2
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) May 4, 2019
#JSO Marine Unit was called to assist @NASJax_ in reference to a commercial airplane in shallow water. The plane was not submerged. Every person is alive and accounted for. pic.twitter.com/4n1Fyu5nTS
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) May 4, 2019