Brazil-Bound Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing in Madrid Over Bomb Threat

A Brazilian TAM Airlines aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in the Spanish capital after the crew was notified of alleged bomb threat on board the plane, Brazil’s media reported Tuesday.

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) – According to Globo television, the Boeing 777 was flying from Madrid to Sao Paulo and was returned to the Barajas International Airport after a 2.5-hour flight.

The information on the possible explosive device aboard was provided by the Spanish authorities, the broadcaster said.

All the passengers have immediately been evacuated after data on the bomb threat emerged.