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Irish planes struck by lightning | Irish planes struck by lightning |
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Two planes were grounded at Shannon Airport for several hours after being struck by lightning, it has emerged. | |
The Aer Lingus aircrafts, arriving from New York and Boston, both sustained damage to their noses as they prepared to land at about 0600 GMT on Saturday. | The Aer Lingus aircrafts, arriving from New York and Boston, both sustained damage to their noses as they prepared to land at about 0600 GMT on Saturday. |
Both planes nevertheless landed safely, however, they were unable to continue with the Dublin legs of their journeys. | Both planes nevertheless landed safely, however, they were unable to continue with the Dublin legs of their journeys. |
An Aer Lingus spokeswoman said there were no reports of any injuries on either aircraft. | |
Work was carried out on the two planes and they returned to service on Saturday evening. | Work was carried out on the two planes and they returned to service on Saturday evening. |