Virgin Passenger Plane 'Is Hijacked

Australian passenger plane Virgin blue has been hijacked and forced to land in Bali, according to Indonesian TV sources.

According to Metro TV in Indonesia, the plane is currently at Bali's international airport.

It is understood that the aircraft was a Virgin Australia plane, flying from Brisbane. It is unclear what type of Virgin plane is involved.

"We got information that a 737-800 from Brisbane to Bali has been hijacked," Indonesian air force spokesman Hadi Tjahjanto told Metro TV television station.

   

Hijacked Virgin Blue Australia Flight forced to land at Bali airport

Australian passenger plane Virgin blue has been hijacked and forced to land in Bali, according to Indonesian TV sources.

According to Metro TV in Indonesia, the plane is currently at Bali's international airport.

It is understood that the aircraft was a Virgin Australia plane, flying from Brisbane. It is unclear what type of Virgin plane is involved.

"We got information that a 737-800 from Brisbane to Bali has been hijacked," Indonesian air force spokesman Hadi Tjahjanto told Metro TV television station.