The plane impacted was a Boeing 737, and was en route to Paris.

By Alice Scarsi, World News Editor, Jon King, News Reporter

10:19, Wed, Aug 27, 2025 Updated: 10:29, Wed, Aug 27, 2025

The plane landing

An aircraft tire exploded during takeoff (Image: Emergency services Uppsala)

The explosion of an aircraft's tire during takeoff prompted an emergency landing in Sweden. The plane was making its way from Stockholm to Paris when the blow out forced it to land at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, according to local media.

There were 181 passengers on board the jet, Swedish news outlet, Expressen, reported.

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