An EgyptAir domestic flight from Alexandria to Cairo has been hijacked and landed in Cyprus, according to reports.
Egyptian aviation authorities say there are 55 passengers and five crew members on board, updating earlier reports of 82 people being on board.
At least one man is thought to be armed.
There is thought to be a bomb on board and atleast one hijacker although more are suspected. Details are still scarce at the moment. Noe immediate demands yet, the Civil Aviation Ministry says the pilot was threatened by a passenger with a suicide belt.
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Egyptian aviation authorities say there are 55 passengers and five crew members on board, updating earlier reports of 82 people being on board.
At least one man is thought to be armed.
There is thought to be a bomb on board and atleast one hijacker although more are suspected. Details are still scarce at the moment. Noe immediate demands yet, the Civil Aviation Ministry says the pilot was threatened by a passenger with a suicide belt.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/africa/...-hijacked.html
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news...ectid=11613453
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