Haneda plane collision: Wisma Putra confirming if any M'sians affected by incident

A Japan Airlines plane on fire on the runway of Haneda airport on Tuesday in Tokyo, Japan. The passenger plane collided with a Japanese coast guard aircraft and burst into flames on the runway of Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday, officials said. Photo: Kyodo News via AP

PETALING JAYA: Wisma Putra is in the midst of confirming if any Malaysians were in the Japan Airlines plane that had collided with a Japanese Coast Guard (JCG) aircraft Tuesday (Jan 2).

"The Malaysian Embassy in Tokyo is currently in contact with officials from Japan Airlines and the Japanese authorities to determine if any Malaysians were on board flight JAL 516, and will extend the necessary assistance.