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Leeds United forced to evacuate plane after players smelled 'burning RUBBER' on arrival at Leeds-Bradford Airport... with confirmation all on board left the flight safely

Leeds United's squad were forced to evacuate their plane on Sunday night when players smelled ‘burning rubber’ after it landed.

Jesse Marsch’s men had touched down at Leeds-Bradford Airport following their trip to Crystal Palace when the incident occurred.

A bus was scrambled to the scene and the Yorkshire club’s players and football staff promptly exited.

Leeds United were travelling back from Crystal Palace when they had to evacuate their plane

Other flights due to land behind Leeds were told to circle over the area while the situation was dealt with at around 7.30pm.

The club have played down the incident and have confirmed that all involved safely left the aircraft.