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When the Chinaman (唐山阿叔) travels by plane…
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AsiaOneTravel Chinese airport closed after arson attack aboard plane http://tinyurl.com/ok8qclz
Wed, Jul 29 2015
BEIJING – Chinese authorities have suspended operations at a small regional airport in the country’s east, state media reported on Wednesday, after an arson attack aboard a local flight left two passengers injured.
A witness told state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) that a man had set fire to a curtain and newspapers in the first class cabin on the flight from the coastal city of Taizhou to the southern metropolis of Guangzhou.
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Authorities sacked two aviation officials in Taizhou over the incident, Xinhua reported, citing local government officials.
China’s civil aviation authority shut down Taizhou’s airport on Wednesday, citing “severe safety risks”. Xinhua said the closure was temporary, and provided no further details.
– See more at: http://travel.asiaone.com/article/news/chinese-airport-closed-after-arson-attack-aboard-plane#xtor=CS2-4
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Passenger attempts to light fire on board domestic flight bound for Guangzhou
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According to China News, the attempted arson occurred at around 1 a.m. just as the plane was preparing to land.
The perpetrator had somehow managed to bring gas and a cigarette lighter onto the plane, but fortunately he was quickly spotted and subdued by the crew and other passengers. Though, judging from the pictures he did manage to cause a few sparks.
The pilot issued an emergency call and the plane was then guided into the Guangzhou airport. A total of 95 passengers and nine crew members were evacuated. Two were reportedly injured slightly and have been sent to the hospital for treatment.
An investigation is ongoing and no further information has been released yet, including the motivation of the passenger’s attempted arson.
By Lucy Liu
[Images via China.com]
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