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Video shows a passenger plane making a hard landing as it arrived at Sint Maarten on Sunday, September 7, according to local news reports.

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Local news outlets said the landing gear of a WestJet Boeing reportedly collapsed as the plane was landing.

A livestream by @SHOWMECaribbean captured the moment the aircraft touched down on the runway at Princess Juliana International Airport.

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In a statement, WestJet said emergency crews responded immediately, deploying foam as a precaution. The airline added that the aircraft’s slides were activated and all passengers and crew safely evacuated before being transported to the terminal.

WestJet confirmed there were no injuries and that everyone on board had been accounted for. "At this time, we are awaiti

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