Shirdi, April 29: Passengers on board a SpiceJet flight had a narrow escape today as the aircraft overshot the runway while landing at the Shirdi airport in Maharashtra. The incident took place at around 2:30 pm.

SpiceJet's flight 945, a Boeing 737, overshot the runway. The aircraft arrived in Shirdi from Delhi. However, all passengers were safe. Following the incident, the runway was temporarily closed, said Shirdi Airport Director Deepak Shastri.

It was not clear whether there was any damage to the aircraft or the runway. A rescue operation was underway. The video of the incident is below. Air India Flight IX 213 From Vijayawada to Mumbai Overshoots Runway At Mumbai Airport.

SpiceJet plane overshoots runway at Shirdi airport:

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