Air India flight makes emergency landing in Russia, US passengers stranded.
TL;DR
An Air India Boeing 777 flying from New Delhi to San Francisco made an emergency landing at Russia's Magadan airport in Siberia after developing an engine problem. The plane was carrying 216 passengers and 16 crew members, who were provided support on the ground. American citizens were likely on the flight, and Air India is sending a replacement aircraft to Russia so the passengers can continue their travel to the U.S. Passengers were told they would likely leave Russia for the U.S. on Thursday.
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