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Bird strike causes engine flames on flight to Paphos

A flock of birds struck an aircraft flying to Paphos, causing flames in an engine during the flight. The supplied information does not state whether there were injuries or a crash.

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The incident created a serious aviation safety hazard and may cause flight disruption, although its wider impact is currently unclear.

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