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Dutch plane not hijacked in Europe, reports say
The Associated Press
Posted: Aug 29, 2012 8:51 AM ET
Last Updated: Aug 29, 2012 9:31 AM ET
Earlier reports that a passenger plane in Europe had been hijacked are not true, Dutch media are now reporting.
There were reports Wednesday morning that a plane had possibly been hijacked en route from Malaga in Spain to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
News website Nu.nl reported that the plane was escorted to Schiphol on Wednesday by two F-16 fighter jets. The report cited the Defence Ministry.
No further details were immediately available.
© The Associated Press, 2012
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