Plane evacuated after landing gear collapses during touchdown

A Flybe plane from Edinburgh has been evacuated after its landing gear collapsed during touchdown.

The incident took place following the flight's arrival at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on Thursday afternoon.

Pictures on social media showed the plane leaning on one side with the wing touching the ground and emergency services at the scene.

No passengers were hurt and they were taken to the airport terminal following the incident.

Schiphol Airport tweeted: "The landing gear of a Flybe airplane collapsed during touchdown.

"No people are injured. Flight operation is up and running again."

A Flybe spokesman said: "Flybe can confirm that there has been an incident involving one of our aircraft, flight no BE1284.

"The aircraft departed from Edinburgh at 2.10pm local time bound for Amsterdam.

"The incident occurred at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport at approximately 4.59pm local time (3.59pm GMT).

"We can confirm that there are no injuries and all passengers have been bussed to the airport terminal.

"Our primary concern is for the welfare of the passengers and crew."