World's busiest airport in Dubai damaged in reported strike, four injured
Dubai's airport, the world's busiest, has suffered "minor damage" in an apparent missile strike as Iran retaliated to the United States and Israel's attacks.
Four people were injured at Dubai International (DXB), which handles around 300,000 passengers daily and 95 million a year, including on Emirates flights to and from Australia.
Images show clouds of smoke or dust and debris on the floor.
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Four people were injured at Dubai International (DXB), which handles tens of thousands of passengers daily, including on Emirates flights to and from Australia. Today
"Emergency response teams were immediately deployed and are managing the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities," a Dubai Airports spokesperson said.
"Four staff sustained injuries and received prompt medical attention. Due to contingency plans already in place, most of the terminals were previously cleared of passengers."
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One person, an Asian national, was killed and seven others were injured during a drone interception at Zayed International Airport in neighbouring emirate, Abu Dhabi.
It's also a major international hub including for flights from Australia with Etihad.
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