MULTAN: A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Dubai to Multan faced a technical issue when all the tyres of the aircraft burst during takeoff.
The flight, carrying 172 passengers, was forced to abort its departure due to this unexpected problem.
The Airbus A320 was accelerating on the runway when a warning of an engine malfunction was received, said the PIA spokesperson.
The captain employed the emergency brake system, bringing the aircraft to a safe halt.
However, this sudden braking caused all the tyres to burst, necessitating the immediate transfer of passengers to the airport lounge for their safety.
The PIA dispatched a team from Karachi to Dubai on a flight scheduled for tonight to address and rectify the technical fault.
In the meantime, the management of the PIA has made arrangements for the affected passengers.
Some will be accommodated on PIA flight PK 204 from Dubai to Lahore tonight, while others will be flown from Sharjah to Multan.
