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GB: 15 flights delayed by a fuel tanker overturned

Newcastle, UK -The airport was operational within 40 minutes

A fuel tanker overturned and spilled its load near a runway last night at Newcastle airport. The airport was closed for 40 minutes while the airport's fire service cleaned the area by drenching it with foam. 15 flights were affected, some were put on hold, others were forced to circle the area. The 8:15 pm flight to Turkey was rescheduled for 6:00 am this morning. The tanker drive was taken to hospital...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 53666
Rome, Italy, 10/15/2003 16:59
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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