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Plane from Orlando runs off Richmond airport taxiway; no injuries

Southwest plane from Orlando off Richmond runway

RICHMOND, Va. — Southwest Airlines said one of its planes veered off the taxiway after landing at Richmond International Airport.
 
The airline said in a statement that Flight 4636 was transitioning to the gate when it left the taxiway and went into the grass.
 
The airline said Monday morning that the plane left Orlando International Airport on Sunday evening and made a routine landing at the Richmond airport.
 
There were 131 passengers and five crew members on the plane. They exited the plane about an hour after the incident and were taken to the airport's terminal.

Southwest Airlines said it's gathering information about the incident.

"We are in the process of gathering additional details internally to better understand the facts surrounding the event.  As always, Southwest Airlines number one priority is the Safety of our Customers and Employees," said a Southwest Airlines representative.

No injuries have been reported.

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