[International Airport] — A dramatic scene unfolded late this evening when two large passenger airplanes collided during a landing sequence, sparking a massive fire on the runway and forcing an immediate shutdown of all airport operations.
The incident occurred at approximately 6:47 PM, during peak arrival time. According to preliminary reports, one aircraft was making its final descent while another was crossing the runway on a taxi route. The two planes clipped each other near the wing area, triggering a violent burst of flames and thick black smoke.
Several witnesses near the airport fence reported hearing a loud metal crash just moments before the fire erupted. One woman managed to capture the entire scene on her phone. Although she never appears in the video, her terrified screams and the trembling, unstable camera movements show the fear and shock of the moment as she struggled to keep filming.
Emergency alarms immediately sounded throughout the airport. Fire trucks and rescue teams rushed toward the burning aircraft within seconds, surrounding the scene as flames spread across part of the runway. The thick smoke cloud could be seen rising high into the evening sky.
Airport authorities confirmed that all passengers on both aircraft were safely evacuated, thanks to the quick response of flight crews and emergency personnel. Some passengers were treated for minor injuries including smoke inhalation and emotional distress, but no fatalities have been reported.
Operations across the airport came to a sudden halt as firefighters battled the blaze and worked to prevent additional explosions. Dozens of incoming flights were diverted, while departing flights were postponed indefinitely.
Officials from the aviation safety board announced that a full investigation is underway. Early theories suggest either miscommunication between air traffic control and the pilots or a malfunctioning navigation system may have contributed to the runway collision.
Passengers inside the terminal described chaotic scenes, with emergency lights flashing, loudspeaker announcements instructing everyone to remain calm, and crowds gathering near windows to watch the smoke rise.
Despite the severity of the incident, authorities credited the fast response of first responders for preventing what could have become one of the worst runway disasters in recent years.
The airport is expected to reopen partially after safety inspectors assess the damage and confirm that the runway is secure.
