<br /> <p>An Emirates aircraft en route from Thiruvananthapuram, India, to Dubai made an emergency landing at Dubai International Airport on August 3. Emirates said on Facebook</a> that flight EK521 had been “involved in an accident,” and that 282 passengers and 18 crew were aboard.</p><p>“Our main priority at this time is the safety and wellbeing of all involved and full co-operation is being extended to the authorities and emergency services managing the situation,” the statement said.</p><br /><p>Dubai’s Media Office confirmed on Twitter</a> that all passengers and crew had been safely evacuated from the plane.</p><br /><p>This footage shows the Emirates aircraft skidding to a halt after the emergency landing. Credit: YouTube/Edmund Basil</p><br />
