A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Dubai to Multan encountered a technical issue when all the aircraft’s tires burst during takeoff.

The flight, which had 172 passengers onboard, had to abort its departure due to this unforeseen problem.

According to a PIA spokesperson, the Airbus A320 was accelerating on the runway when an engine malfunction warning was triggered. The captain activated the emergency braking system, safely stopping the aircraft.

This sudden stop resulted in all the tires bursting, prompting the immediate transfer of passengers to the airport lounge for their safety.

To resolve the technical issue, the PIA engineering department sent a team from Karachi to Dubai on a flight scheduled for tonight, between Monday and Tuesday.

Meanwhile, PIA management has arranged alternative accommodations for affected passengers. Some will be transferred to flight PK 204 from Dubai to Lahore tonight, while others will be routed from Sharjah to Multan.