LA bound flight forced to make emergency landing in Sydney
A United Airlines flight has been forced to make an emergency landing at Sydney Airport.
The plane, en route from Sydney to Los Angeles, is believed to have come into trouble after hitting a bird.
An emergency situation was declared and the plane, with 308 passengers on board, has since landed safely back at Sydney airport.
Emergency services are at the scene.
.@united flight 870 dumps fuel after striking bird over Sydney. 308 people on board. https://t.co/vP5m6MyPjF #7News https://t.co/sqfNNbJHBD
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