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A spokesperson for Melbourne Airport told Metro that emergency staff have not been able to tow the aircraft off the runway because of damage to the tyres.
There were around 300 people on board the aircraft when smoke started to rise from its landing gear at Melbourne Airport.
‘Etihad Airways flight EY461 rejected take off this evening when departing Melbourne Airport for Abu Dhabi, Felgate wrote in the caption.
An Etihad plane from Australia to the United Arab Emirates was forced to abort takeoff after two of its wheels exploded, it has been alleged.
