In a shocking incident, Emirates Airlines crash-landed and caught fire in Dubai on Wednesday.

Hundreds of passengers jumped from the plane to save their lives. One firefighter died on spot while saving the passengers. The Dubai airport was shut down after the tragic incident.

300 people were on board out of which few passengers were severely injured and rushed to nearby hospital. Video clips circulated on social media showed thick black smoke billowing from the center of the plane, which was on the ground.

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Shaji Kochikutty, who was on board the plane with his wife and three daughters, recounted surviving the "near disaster".  "We are grateful to be alive. What more can we ask for?" the Dubai-based businessman said.

Mr. Kochikutty said “after the plane caught fire on landing, airline staff opened emergency exits and guided the passengers out. First, I sent my three daughters. My wife went next but hurt her knee while jumping out. I bruised my feet as I ran without my shoes. We were promptly given first aid and we are all fine now.”

Emirates said ‘all passengers and crew on board flight EK521 from Thiruvananthapuram to Dubai were safe. Emirates chief executive officer Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktoum said 13 people had to be hospitalized, most of them for minor injuries.”

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BY M. DIVYA SRI