TUI and Leeds Bradford Airport have issued statements after a plane veered off the runway whilst landing this afternoon.
TUI said flight TOM3551, from Corfu, "slightly veered off while turning into the taxiway".
A spokesperson added: "There are no reported injuries, and our ground team are on hand to support passengers as they disembark."
A spokesperson for Leeds Bradford Airport added: “We can confirm TUI flight TOM3551 arriving from Corfu at LBA this afternoon has moved off the runway whilst landing.
"We are working with the airline, relevant operations teams and emergency authorities to address this situation and remove passengers from the aircraft safely.”
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service told the Telegraph & Argus: "We are in attendance at an incident at Aircraft Ground Incident at Leeds Bradford Airport, in conjunction with other emergency services.
"At this time, there are no reported injuries or fires.
"West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service command unit has now been stood down, and remaining crews are now assisting in evacuating all persons from the aircraft to the terminal."
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