Malaysian Airline flight MH 128 returns to Melbourne after bomb scare
Malaysian Airline flight MH 128 from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur returned to Melbourne after a disruptive passenger tried to enter the cockpit, claiming to have explosives.
UPDATED: May 31, 2017 22:12 IST
Malaysian Airline flight MH 128 from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur returned to Melbourne after a passenger tried to enter the cockpit, while claiming to have explosives.
The aircraft was sent to a remote bay where the 'disruptive' passenger was apprehended by airport security, the airline said.
The Melbourne Airport is under a lock-down currently with all flights scheduled to land there being diverted.
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According to latest reports, all passengers onboard MH 128 are safe.
All roads to the airport have also been blocked. Take offs from the Melbourne Airport have been halted for the time being.
More details awaited.
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