Planes grounded at Gatwick after aircraft stuck on runway
Gatwick Airport experienced a 50-minute runway closure on Friday after an aircraft became stuck due to a technical issue with a departing vehicle. Operations resumed shortly after the aircraft was towed away.
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Airport disruptions impact thousands of travelers and highlight the complexities of ground safety protocols.
Image source, Gatwick Airport Image caption, Planes were temporarily disrupted at Gatwick Airport when an aircraft became stuck on the runway
Flights at Gatwick Airport were brought to a standstill for nearly an hour after a plane became stuck on the runway.
A Gatwick spokesperson said the runway was closed on Friday afternoon because of a "technical issue with a departing vehicle".
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