Boeing 737 Incident in Senegal: Multiple Injuries as Plane Skids Off Runway

A Boeing 737 carrying 85 passengers skidded off the runway and caught fire at Dakar's Blaise Diagne International Airport, resulting in numerous injuries and a temporary airport closure.

At least 10 people were injured, with four suffering serious injuries during the incident.
The aircraft, operated by Air Senegal and chartered by Transair, was en route to Bamako, Mali when the accident occurred.
Emergency services deployed quickly, evacuating passengers using slides amidst visible flames and smoke.
Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident, focusing on both operational and mechanical factors.
The incident has escalated scrutiny on Boeing's safety protocols, following a series of recent global mishaps involving the manufacturer's aircraft.