A Southwest Airlines plane went off the runway at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska, earlier today.
“Initial reports indicate Southwest flight #1643, a Boeing 737-800 traveling from Las Vegas to Omaha, slid onto a runway overrun area after landing and while taxiing to the terminal,” Southwest told USA TODAY in a statement.
The airport has posted several updates to its Twitter account and suggested travelers follow @OMAirport for ongoing updates.
According to its last update around 4 p.m. EST, the airport remained closed.
“Eppley Airfield remains CLOSED at this time. We ask media to follow our official Twitter feed @OMAairport for updates to airport status. We cannot return each outlet’s calls at this time,” said the statement.
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According to reports, there were 150 passengers onboard the aircraft along with six crew members. No injuries were reported, and Omaha was the final destination for all passengers.
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