DHAKA: An EgyptAir domestic flight from Alexandria to Cairo was hijacked on Tuesday and landed in Cyprus, state radio said.

The Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation reported that 55 people were on board, with a crew of seven.

There were earlier reports of about 80 to 81 people on board.

The aircraft had taken off from Alexandria at 8am local time, reported CNN Greece.

At least one man was thought to be armed.

BDST: 1240 HRS, MAR 29, 2016
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