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Emergency services have been called to Newcastle Airport north of Sydney following “reports of an aircraft with mechanical issues."
MELBOURNE, Australia -- MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) —
Emergency services were called to Newcastle Airport north of Sydney following “reports of an aircraft with mechanical issues” on Monday, police said.
A police statement said no further details were known at this stage.
Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported a light plane was burning off fuel before making an emergency landing after its landing gear failed.
ABC reported witnesses said ambulance crews rushed to the scene.
A New South Wales Ambulance official said ambulances were at the scene but referred requests for details to New South Wales Police.
The police media unit issued a statement about 90 minutes after emergency services were called to respond.
Newcastle Airport did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
