‘Rwandair experienced a tyre burst during takeoff at R. G. Mugabe Airport. As a result, there is a temporary disruption of service on the runway. We are closely monitoring the situation & will provide updates as they become available. No injuries were recorded.’ wrote Airports Company Of Zimbabwe on X.

You can read the full statement here.

‘The incident has been resolved. We confirm that the runway has been cleared and normal operations have now resumed at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to passengers and airlines due to the temporary disruption of service.’ added Airports Company Of Zimbabwe