Hong Kong flight taxiing on runway at 285km/h when pilot applied emergency brakes I What happened NEXT?

A major tragedy was averted on Saturday after a flight applied emergency brakes at nearly 300km/hr- moments before takeoff at Hong Kong International Airport, resulting in the bursting of tyres. According to a report by South China Morning Post, a Cathay Pacific Airways flight narrowly averted disaster when the brakes were applied as the aircraft hurtled down the runway for take-off. The report claimed at least 12 of the flight tyres were damaged and flames licking the wheels.

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