Plane catches fire upon landing at Tokyo airport

Tokyo:  A plane's landing turned catastrophic as it caught fire upon descent, rapidly enveloping the entire aircraft at Tokyo airport.

 According to reports from foreign media, the Japanese airline's plane experienced a fiery ordeal as soon as it touched down at Tokyo Airport. Immediate response from rescue teams ensued, initiating the evacuation process for the passengers amidst the escalating flames.

The distressing event involved a total of 367 passengers on board, all of whom were successfully evacuated from the plane. 

The reports from Japanese media outlets shed light on the plane's high-speed descent onto the runway, resulting in a collision with a coast guard jet stationed at the airport. The jet accommodated six individuals, with one managing to escape. However, there is currently no available information regarding the fate of the remaining five individuals.

Japan airlines plane on fire at Haneda Airport Tokyo. pic.twitter.com/3TZfxHVZkR

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A video capturing the intensity of the fire on the plane at Tokyo Airport has rapidly circulated on social media platforms. The footage vividly portrays flames emerging from the windows of the aircraft, emphasizing the severity of the situation.