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Emirates Airbus A380 flew for 14 hours with a large hole in side

In a bizarre incident, the Airbus A380 aircraft of Emirates flew for 14 hours despite having a hole in the plane. No passengers were reported as being injured as a result of the incident.

Permission was given for an emergency landing on the suspicion that the plane’s tyre burst during take-off. After landing, the plane was inspected and a hole was found in the lower part of its left wing.