Six passengers were injured and hospitalized after a Swiss Air flight from Delhi to Zurich aborted takeoff and was evacuated on the runway at the Indira Gandhi International Airport early Sunday, according to the Economic Times.
Incident Details
The incident occurred when one of the aircraft's engines failed and caught fire during the takeoff roll. This prompted the crew to stop the aircraft and initiate an emergency evacuation. The report stated that the quick actions of the crew helped prevent further injuries.
Passenger Injuries
All six injured passengers were taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed, but they are reported to be in stable condition.
The aircraft was a Swiss Air flight scheduled to depart from Delhi to Zurich. The airline is cooperating with authorities to investigate the cause of the engine failure.
