A passenger jet belonging to Emirates airline is on fire at Dubai Airport after it crash landed this morning, causing all flights to the Dubai terminal to be diverted while emergency crews work at the scene. 
Thick black smoke could be seen rising over Dubai International Airport after the accident which occurred around “12.45pm local time.”
A Tweet from Emirates said: ‘Emirates can confirm that an incident happened at Dubai International Airport on August 3 2016 at about 12.45pm local time.’
Emirates can confirm that an incident happened at Dubai International Airport on 3rd August 2016 at about 12.45pm local time.
— Emirates airline (@emirates) August 3, 2016
We can confirm flight EK521 from Thiruvananthapuram to Dubai has been involved in an accident at Dubai International.
— Emirates airline (@emirates) August 3, 2016
There were 275 passengers and crew on board. Our main priority now is the safety and well-being of all involved.
— Emirates airline (@emirates) August 3, 2016
The airline later stated that the 275 passengers and crew on board have been accounted for.
We can confirm that there are no fatalities among our passengers and crew. All passengers and crew are accounted for and safe. #EK521
— Emirates airline (@emirates) August 3, 2016
