UzAirways plane skids off the runway at Minsk airport

The Uzbekistan Airways plane skidded off the runway at Minsk National Airport, the press service of the local airport reported.

The Airbus A-320, flying from Tashkent to Minsk, landed at Minsk National Airport at 11:45 by local time, but skidded off the runway due to heavy snow and storms.

There were 115 passengers on board. According to preliminary data, there are no casualties. The plane was not damaged as a result of the incident. Currently, rescue services are working at the scene.

Kamola Ikramova, a spokeswoman for Uzbekistan Airways, told Kun.uz that all passengers are currently at Minsk airport, they are provided with the necessary assistance.

It is unknown when the plane will return. Additional information will be provided in the near future.