Cries for help heard from cargo hold of plane flying from Turkey to Saudi Arabia

During a flight from Turkey to Saudi Arabia, shouting sounds saying "Help me" were heard from the cargo hold. Following this, the plane made an emergency landing at Antalya Airport.

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The plane is being held at the airport under the supervision of police and ambulance teams.

The Airbus A321 aircraft, operating flight TC-690 from Sabiha Gökçen to Riyadh, made an emergency landing at Antalya Airport following sounds coming from the cargo hold.

The plane is being held at the airport under the supervision of police and ambulance teams.

After initial searches of the cargo hold turned up nothing, a request was made to bring an X-ray device to the plane for a more detailed scan.

As a result of the searches conducted with a mobile X-ray unit, all suitcases in the cargo hold were also found to be empty.

The airline company is expected to make a statement once all investigations are completed.