Emirates Airline flight from Thiruvananthapuram crash lands at Dubai International Airport

Mangalore Today News Network

Dubai, Aug 03, 2016: An Emirates Airline flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Dubai crashed landed at the Dubai International Airport today.

Thick, black smoke was seen coming out of the fuselage of the flight EK521. Reports say that the aircraft has suffered heavy damage.

All passengers and crew members onboard the Boeing-777 have been evacuated safely.

"Emirates can confirm that an incident happened at Dubai International Airport on 3rd August 2016 at about 12.45pm local time," the airline said.

Relief and rescue work at the Dubai International Airport is continuing at war footing.