A Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Dar es Salaam was ordered to return to Nairobi shortly after takeoff.
This decision followed concerns over the potential leakage of hazardous biological material on board.
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The flight, identified as KQ flight number 123, had barely left Kenyan airspace when the crew reported the issue.
Authorities were alerted immediately, and emergency procedures were initiated to ensure the safety of both passengers and crew members.
According to sources, the biological material in question was being transported for official purposes, though further details on its nature have not been disclosed.
The leak raised alarms, as it posed potential health risks if not contained.
Upon receiving the distress signal, air traffic control instructed the plane to return to Nairobi.
The aircraft was carefully escorted back to the airport by ground support teams, ready to handle any potential contamination risks upon landing.
The plane landed safely at JKIA without any reported injuries to the 120 passengers or the crew.
Emergency response teams quickly boarded the aircraft to assess the situation and prevent any further exposure to hazardous materials.
Kenya Airways issued a statement confirming that the flight had been diverted back to Nairobi due to safety concerns.
They assured the public that the situation was handled efficiently and that all protocols were followed to mitigate risks.
In the wake of this incident, authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the leak. They are working to determine whether the proper precautions were taken before the flight.
Passengers were rebooked on alternative flights to Dar es Salaam after the incident was resolved.
Kenya Airways has promised to provide further updates as investigations continue.
This incident serves as a reminder of the strict safety protocols required when transporting sensitive and potentially hazardous materials by air.
