A firefighter who died attempting to save passengers and crew on board an Emirates plane that crash-landed at an airport yesterday has been hailed a ‘hero’.
The Boeing 777 had 300 people aboard, but, incredibly, officials say all passengers were evacuated safely.
However, it has now emerged Jasim Issa Mohammed Hassan died after sustaining injuries during the rescue.
According to The National, Mr Al Suwaidi said: “I salute his ultimate sacrifice that kept many from harm’s way. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said in a statement: “This Boeing 777 flight was carrying 282 passengers with 18 crew members on board.
“We are grateful to God for his mercy and confirm that there were no fatalities among the passengers and crew on board.
“We are, however, very sad to announce that one of the firefighters lost his life while saving the lives of the others.
“On behalf of the General Civil Aviation Authority, I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of deceased. I salute his ultimate sacrifice that kept many from harm’s way.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
(Sourced from agencies, Feature image courtesy:abc7ny.com)
