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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maroosha Muzaffar

Japan declares ‘serious incident’ after passenger plane lands in Hokkaido with ground crew vehicle still on runway

A pilot’s communication lapse with air traffic control caused a “serious” aviation incident in Japan on Wednesday, according to the transport ministry.

An All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight carrying 74 passengers and crew members came in to land at Wakkanai Airport in Hokkaido on Wednesday while a work vehicle was still on the runway.

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