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British Airways Flight From Chicago To London Diverted To Logan Airport

BOSTON (CBS) -- A British Airways flight travelling from Chicago to London was diverted to Logan Airport in Boston Tuesday afternoon because of a technical issue.

A spokesperson from British Airways told WBZ-TV the plane was diverted as a precaution, and that it landed safely Tuesday afternoon.

Firefighters met the plane on the runway.

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Firefighters open the door of a British Airways flight diverted to Logan Airport due to a technical issue on board. (WBZ-TV)

They said there were no customers on board the plane--only five members of the flight crew.

More information was not yet available.

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