Ryanair Plane Skids Off Runway In Poland
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Polish airport has been closed after a Ryanair plane with 170 passengers on board went off the runway while taxiing before takeoff.
The plane, which was bound for Nottingham, England, got its wheel stuck in soft ground after leaving the tarmac when apparently trying to turn around at the end of the runway.
An airport spokesman said strong winds forced planes to use the full length of the runway.
Officials closed the airport while technicians prepared to pull the plane back onto the runway.
The passengers have been bussed 80 miles east to Warsaw for a flight to Nottingham.
Other Lodz flights are being diverted to Warsaw, and a bus service will be provided.