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Bomb threat forces Lufthansa flight to India to turn around

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A Lufthansa aircraft on the way from Germany to India had to stop on Sunday evening due to a Bomb threat turn around and land safely in Frankfurt am Main. A spokesperson for the Federal Police confirmed the incident on Monday. The plane with flight number LH752, whose destination was Hyderabad, landed safely and without incident at Frankfurt Airport around 18:30 p.m. The incident was first reported by Hessischer Rundfunk.

The Federal Police did not provide any further details about the nature of the threat. All passengers were accommodated in Frankfurt and were expected to be able to continue their flight to India on Monday. Camp beds were set up at the airport for approximately 200 travelers who had to remain in the transit area due to a lack of visas, as Hessenschau reported. Food and drinks were provided for the affected passengers.

Such incidents, in which aircraft are forced to turn around or make unscheduled landings due to threats, are not uncommon in aviation and are always treated with the highest priority. Security authorities respond to every potential threat to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. In such cases, comprehensive emergency plans are in place, including a safe landing, passenger care, and subsequent investigation of the incident. Consistent adherence to these protocols is crucial to aviation safety.

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