Palm tree saves hundreds of lives at Egyptian airport

The Boeing 747 had just landed when the plane's brake system failed, and the jet sped on, heading directly for oil tankers at a nearby refueling aerodrome. However, doom was averted by a huge palm tree which halted the plane's progress some 30 meters (98 feet) from the tankers.

Firefighters and ambulances hurried to the airport, but no injuries were reported. - By RIA Novosti