In a bizarre incident that unfolded on New Year’s Day, a Turkish Airlines flight on its way to Marrakesh found itself at the center of a manhunt as two passengers mysteriously fled the aircraft after it made an emergency landing in Malta. The flight, identified as TK619, had departed from Istanbul Airport bound for Marrakesh Menara Airport but was forced to divert to Malta International Airport after a Moroccan passenger fell ill mid-flight.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft executed a safe emergency landing at Malta International Airport, bringing relief to all onboard. However, chaos ensued when four passengers managed to escape from the aircraft while it sat on the runway. Video footage captured from inside the plane captured the surreal moment as one of them made a dash towards the airport's exterior, away from the tarmac.

Law enforcement agencies, including the police and Armed Forces of Malta, swiftly launched a search operation to locate the fugitive passengers. The ill passenger who triggered the emergency landing was promptly taken into custody. Despite the dramatic turn of events, the flight was able to resume its journey to Marrakesh after a delay of two and a half hours.

As the authorities intensified their hunt, local news outlet Malta Today reported that two of the escapees had been apprehended by the police, leaving two still at large. The circumstances surrounding the passengers' impromptu escape remain shrouded in mystery, with no official explanation yet provided. Stay tuned for further updates on this compelling story as more details unfold.