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FOXNews.com - Zimbabwe officials say report of Boeing 767 was false, only part of a training drill

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe officials now say that a report of plane accident at Harare's airport was false and only part of a training drill.

Earlier Thursday, aviation officials told news organizations that a Boeing 767 arriving from London had been involved in an accident. Ambulances headed to the scene, where smoke could be seen rising from one runway.

However, officials told reporters who arrived at the airport that it was only a drill.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwean aviation officials say a Boeing 767 arriving from London has been involved in an accident at Harare's airport.

A witness says ambulances were headed to the scene, where smoke could be seen rising from one runway Thursday.
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