British F-35 jet makes emergency landing in southern India

NEW DELHI

A British F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing in southern India on Saturday, according to the Press Trust of India.

It said the jet made a landing at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala state after running “low on fuel.”

Citing sources, the news agency reported the jet was believed to have taken off from an aircraft carrier.

Airport authorities declared an emergency to ensure a smooth and safe landing, it added.

"The pilot reported low fuel and asked for permission to land. Everything was handled quickly and professionally," the report said, quoting sources.

“The aircraft is currently parked at the airport,” it said.