A WestJet plane flying from Toronto to St. Maarten experienced a “hard landing” upon arrival at the Princess Juliana International Airport on Sunday, the airline said in a statement.

WestJet said emergency crews responded immediately and deployed foam as a precaution. The aircraft’s slides were activated and all crew and passengers evacuated safely, with no injuries reported.

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Of the 164 people on board, three were taken for medical evaluation “out of an abundance of caution,” the airport said in a statement.

“First and foremost, we are grateful that the passengers and crew of WestJet flight WS2276 are safe,” said St. Maarten Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina in a statement following the hard landing.

“The safety and security of travelers, our aviation personnel, and

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