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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

How a tragedy at Manchester airport saved hundreds of passengers in the Tokyo plane crash

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“As the aircraft stopped, the aft cabin was suddenly filled with thick black smoke which induced panic amongst passengers in that area, with a consequent rapid forward movement down the aisle.

“Many passengers stumbled and collapsed in the aisle, forcing others to go over the seat-backs towards the centre cabin area, which was clear up until the time the right overwing exit was opened.

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