Plane in Slovenia explodes

Passengers on board a flight in Slovenia have had a narrow escape after the plane's engine exploded on the runway as it gathered speed for take-off.

Sun, 23 Dec, 2001 - 15:23

Passengers on board a flight in Slovenia have had a narrow escape after the plane's engine exploded on the runway as it gathered speed for take-off.

Almost 150 people were on board but no-one is thought to have been injured.

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