Emirate plane accident....!

Emirate airline had an emergency landing due to technical failure.
The pilot annouced, he had to have an emergency landing due to failure of the landing brakes. All passengers and crew disembarked safely as the crew opened all the doors immidiately they landed.
The airport is closed as no flight can depart or arrive at the dubai airport now.
www.emirateairlines.com

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