4 Irish evacuated from Emirates flight in Dubai following crash
The Department of Foreign Affairs say that the Irish embassy in Abu Dhabi is in contact with local authorities after a plane crash in Dubai.
300 people - including four Irish - have had to evacuate a passenger plane on the tarmac at Dubai airport before it burst into flames.
The Department says they haven't been in touch yet with the Irish people involved but are standing by to provide consular assistance.
Emirates Airline says there are no fatalities and all passengers and crew are accounted for and safe.
Global Radio News Reporter Will Rankin is at Dubai Airport:
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