Swiss Airbus Makes Emergency Landing After Smoke In Cabin, Cockpit

 VIENNA, Dec 24 (Bernama-dpa) -- An Airbus aircraft belonging to SWISS flying from Bucharest to Zurich on Monday made an emergency landing in Austria due to engine issues and smoke in the cabin and cockpit that left 17 on board requiring medical attention, the airline said, reported German news agency (dpa).

SWISS, which is owned by Lufthansa, said the plane landed in Graz and one cabin crew member was transported to the hospital by helicopter. Their condition remains unclear, SWISS said.

A total of five crew members and 12 passengers required medical attention. 

The airline said it is "working tirelessly to provide the best possible care and support to passengers and crew members", and as such has planned two special flights.

The first flight was set to depart on Monday with a care team for passengers and crew, technicians and a support team for local authorities. 

The second special flight will depart from Graz to Zurich on Tuesday to return to Zurich for those passengers who would like to travel back.

The airline said it remains in close contact with authorities and is "working diligently to determine the cause of the incident". The plane was an Airbus A220-300 and has since been removed from the runway in Graz.

-- BERNAMA-dpa