Lucknow, June 16 -- After smoke was detected from a Saudia Airlines plane that landed at Lucknow airport, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) rushed to the spot and made sure that the smoke was contained and damage to the aircraft averted, Lucknow airport officials said on Monday.

According to officials, no injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred on the morning of June 15. The passengers were safely deboarded, and there was no impact on airport operations.

The flight was returning from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, carrying Hajj pilgrims. Smoke and sparks were detected on the plane's wheels shortly after it landed and while it was on the taxiway.

"On the morning of 15th June, smoke was detected from the wheels of a Saudia A...