A dramatic video appearing to show an Emirates passenger plane engulfed in flames has been circulating online, leaving viewers stunned by what initially looks like a major aviation disaster.
The footage is presented in a split-screen format, showing two different views of what appears to be a severely damaged Emirates aircraft. In one panel, a large double-decker jet sits on a runway while flames and thick smoke rise from the fuselage. Emergency slides appear to be deployed, while people move rapidly away from the aircraft.
The second panel shows another apparent aircraft emergency, with rescue vehicles nearby and passengers running across the tarmac. Together, the scenes create the impression of a large-scale aviation catastrophe.
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