Airport shuts runway after undercarriage collapse

An airport was forced to close its runway after the undercarriage of a light aircraft collapsed.

Norwich Airport said the aircraft carrying two people was diverted to its runway after it reported issues with its undercarriage.

A spokesman said: "Upon landing the undercarriage collapsed."

The two people onboard were helped from the aircraft without injury, the spokesperson said.

A flight to Amsterdam was cancelled and a TUI flight due to arrive from Tenerife was diverted to Stansted while the runway was closed, they added.

The runway was due to remain closed "until at least 17:00 while the aircraft is recovered".

Passengers due to fly have been told to contact their airline for the latest information.

A spokesperson for the East of England Ambulance Service said: "One ambulance and a paramedic car were sent to Norwich Airport this afternoon following reports of a light aircraft in difficulty.

"Two persons were assessed at the scene, but no ambulance transport was required."

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