Emergency services respond to ‘full emergency’ at Palmerston North Airport

A "full emergency" was reported at Palmerston North Airport this afternoon.

Emergency services rushed to Palmerston North Airport after reports of a “full emergency”.

Police were advised at 4.10pm that a plane was having engine issues.

A Palmerston North Airport spokesperson said a small aircraft called in an emergency before landing safely.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand said they received reports of a “full emergency” this afternoon and three fire engines attended.

Emergency services have now left the scene.

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