Gulf Air flight skids off Kochi runway
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Gulf Air flight GF270 from Bahrain to Kochi was involved in an accident while landing at Kochi International Airport, at 1.45pm this morning. The airline confirmed that the aircraft A320 carrying 136 adults, one infant and six crew skidded off the runway on landing. All passengers evacuated and transferred to the airport terminal. Gulf Air in an official release confirmed that one passenger, an Indian national, was injured and was given immediate medical aid and taken to hospital for further treatment. The airline is coordinating with relevant authorities in investigating the cause of the incident. The airline cannot confirm the extent of damage to the aircraft.
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