A Ryanair Boeing 737 has suffered "substantial damage" after making an emergency landing at Rome's Ciampino Airport.

Flight FR4102 from Frankfurt suffered "multiple bird strikes" whilst on approach to Ciampino, said a spokesperson from the airline.

According to local news agencies, the aircraft landed "beyond the threshold" of the runway after landing.

Passengers exited the aircraft via emergency chutes.

166 passengers and six crew were on board.

Ryanair said three passengers and two crew have been taken to hospital for minor injuries.

The aircraft is now sitting on the runway, with significant damage to its undercarriage.

Latest images from the site show one of the aircraft's engines resting on the runway.

Ryanair Emergency Landing

A statement from Ryanair said:

"Ryanair flight FR4102 from Frankfurt (Hahn) to Rome (Ciampino) experienced multiple collisions with birds in both engines during the landing.

"Ryanair technicians are inspecting the plane and its engines to check for damage from the incident".

Investigators from the Italian Aviation Authority are at the scene.

Rome Ciampino has been temporarily closed, and is expected to remain so until later today.

Source - Airport International's Aviation Correspondent