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A WestJet plane made a "hard landing" in Sint Maarten on Sunday

The Boeing 737-800 carrying 164 people required an emergency evacuation and firefighter personnel upon landing

As of the morning of Monday, Sept. 8, the one runway Princess Juliana International Airport remains closed

A WestJet plane flying from Toronto to Sint Maarten made a “ hard landing ” upon its arrival yesterday, the airline has confirmed. The incident required an emergency evacuation and firefighters on the scene.

“Emergency services responded immediately, deploying foam as a precaution,” per the company’s press release . “The aircraft’s slides were activated, and all guests and crew safely evacuated and were transported to the terminal.”

The incident occurred on Sunday, Sept. 7 at Princess J

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