A small aircraft with two occupants conducted an emergency landing on a highway in Adazi, Latvia, following technical issues. The Latvian Civil Aviation Agency confirmed the incident involving a Tecnam P2008 model from a local pilot training institution. Despite the plane’s left wing hitting a road sign during landing on Tallinas Highway, no casualties or injuries were reported. Latvian police attributed the landing to technical wing problems.
Hundreds of thousands of Muslims visiting Saudi Arabia for Hajj are now arriving in Medina after completing the pilgrimage rituals in Mecca. Pilgrims travel 575 kilometers to Medina to offer prayers and visit the Prophet Muhammad’s tomb. Many perform 40 sunnah prayers at Al-Masjid an-Nabawi and visit sacred sites such as Rawda-i Mutahhara, Uhud Martyrs’ Cemetery, Baqi Cemetery, and Quba Mosque. Pilgrims greet the Prophet daily through the Babüsselam gate, following the hadith promising intercession for visitors to his grave. Departures from Medina will continue until July 10 for pilgrims from Türkiye.
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