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Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations


 
Date:Thursday, February 13,2020
Distribution: All Media

Diverted British Airways Flight With Reported Mechanical Issue Lands Safely

A British Airways flight en-route from London in the United Kingdom to Tampa, Florida in the United States was this afternoon diverted to L.F. Wade International after the aircraft, a Boeing 777, developed a mechanical problem.

The plane with 241 people on board landed safely at around 3:30 pm without incident.

In anticipation of the flight landing, access roads to the airport were blocked for a short time, but have since been re-opened.


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department