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Pakistan International Airlines flight declares emergency
Flight PK701, operated by a Boeing 777, was travelling from Islamabad to Manchester when the crew transmitted a 7700 squawk code after entering UK airspace.
The emergency signal, which is used by pilots to alert air traffic controllers to an issue on board, was sent as the aircraft began its descent towards Manchester Airport.
The exact reason for the alert has not yet been confirmed.
Emergency declarations can cover a range of situations, including medical incidents, technical concerns or other issues requiring priority handling from air traffic control.
The aircraft landed at Manchester Airport at around 4.25 pm, where emergency services were on standby as a precaution.
Neither Pakistan International Airlines nor Manchester Airport had confirmed the nature of the incident at the time of writing.
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