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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Aisha Rimi

Qantas plane makes emergency landing after being struck by lightning

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A Qantas plane was struck by lightning while mid-air on Tuesday, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing.

The domestic flight left Perth, Western Australia at 6.48am on 9 August and was due to arrive in Port Hedland on the north coast at 8.55am.

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