Dutch plane from Spain to Amsterdam hijacked?

August 29, 2012 18:19

Unconfirmed reports of a Dutch plane taken hostage en route to Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. The airline spokesperson has however denied the report, but the Dutch police say the 'hijacker' is on board the plane.

Dutch media are reporting that the passenger plane was hijacked en route from Malaga in Spain to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. News website Nu.nl reports that the plane was escorted to Schiphol today by two F16 fighter jets. The report cited the Defense Ministry. Nu.nl reports that the plane is from carrier Vueling.

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