An airplane made an emergency touchdown in central Japan on Saturday morning after receiving an obvious bomb risk, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing police sources.
Budget service Jetstar obtained a name at 6am Japan time from a person saying he had put a bomb on the plane, NHK reported, citing its police sources.
The home flight from Tokyo’s Narita airport to the southwestern metropolis of Fukuoka was diverted to Chubu Airport, a Chubu Airport spokesperson advised CNN.
At least one individual was injured within the incident, NHK reported, including that no explosives have been discovered on board as but.
Pictures shared on social media present an Airbus A320, operated by Jetstar, with chutes deployed and passengers evacuated across the plane.
The Chubu Airport spokesperson stated the incident is being investigated and the airport has suspended flights.
“A Jetstar Japan flight travelling from Tokyo (Narita) to Fukuoka diverted to Chubu Airport, landing normally at 7:41am local time today after a potential security incident,” a press release learn.
“Out of an abundance of caution, passengers disembarked via emergency slides. We know this would have been distressing for passengers and thank them for their cooperation.
“Our groups are supporting them and dealing to get them on their method as shortly as potential.
“Jetstar Japan is also working closely with Chubu Airport and local authorities to investigate the situation.”
