This morning, EasyJet flights between London Gatwick and the south of France were canceled when a cargo plane overshot the runway and landed in a lake.
On the Mediterranean coast, the airport at Montpellier has been closed until further notice.
Three passengers were extracted by rescuers from the Boeing 737. They were uninjured in the accident that occurred today before daybreak.
Authorities have stated that an inquiry is underway and the airport is closed indefinitely.
Investigators released this photograph of the Boeing 737 after it crashed near the runway and into a lake.
Earlier today, three people were rescued unharmed after a peculiar occurrence in southern France.
The airport at Montpellier is closed following the cargo plane’s nose-first landing in a lake (photo).
Today around 3 a.m., bewildered spectators inspect the scene after a Boeing 737 overran the runway.
The West Atlantic flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Montpellier had arrived shortly before 3 a.m. this morning.
However, the flight was anything from smooth, culminating in the jet’s front landing in the sea beyond the runway.
Officials confirmed that four members of France’s aviation investigation team are at the scene.
EasyJet confirmed the cancellation of its morning flights between London Gatwick and the popular coastal town.
After the odd tragedy, the front door of the Boeing cargo plane was pictured to be open.
EasyJet canceled its morning flights to Montpellier due to a landing issue in the West Atlantic.
France’s aviation investigation team was on site today to investigate the unexpected incident.
The cheap airline stated, “This is due to an incident with a non-easyJet aircraft at Montpellier airport.”
According to The Independent, this evening’s flights appear to be operating normally.
The unanticipated travel turmoil also disrupted domestic flights to and from Paris.