Ryanair plane evacuated in Kerry

A Ryanair plane was evacuated at Kerry airport this morning after smoke was detected in the cockpit.

A Ryanair plane was evacuated at Kerry airport this morning after smoke was detected in the cockpit.

The incident happened at 9.15pm after Ryanair flight FR701 landed from London Stansted carring 160 passengers.

The pilot noticed the smoke while taxiing from the runway.

Passengers had to use slides to exit the aircraft.

The plane is being examined by Ryanair engineers and the Air Accident Investigations Unit.

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