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Saudi Aircraft catches fire at Zia airport, passengers safe
Dhaka, Mar 25 (UNI) A Saudi 747 Boeing passenger plane caught fire immediately after landing at Zia international airport today.
All passengers were safely evacuated, airport officials said.
The plane carrying passengers from Riyadh landed at Zia International Airport at 1445 hours (local time). Immediately after landing, third engine of the aircraft caught fire in the runway.
Fire brigade personnel doused the flame immediately.
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Story first published: Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 15:37 [IST]