The lorry's rear tyres burst during the accident and it was left resting on it rims.

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"There was no indication of any problems on landing, but as the plane reached the end of the runway two of its tyres burst, " the spokesman said.

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Aviation experts have designed durable new radial tyres that would burst into lighter, more flexible fragments if a blowout occurs.

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