Six plane passengers were injured while being evacuated via emergency slides after an engine caught fire during take-off.
Footage filmed from inside the cabin shows firefighters hosing down the affected engine in the early hours of yesterday (26 Apr).
Other clips show passengers sliding down onto the tarmac at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India.
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According to local reports, one of the 15-year-old Airbus A330-343’s two engines caught fire seconds into the take-off run.
Swiss International Air Lines said in a statement: “There were 228 passengers and 4 infants on board.
“Shortly after takeoff, just after 1am local time in India, an issue occurred with one of the engines.
“The crew rejected the takeoff and, following an assessment of the situation, decided as a precaution to evacuate the aircraft.
“6 passengers currently receiving medical attention, crew unharmed.”
The injuries are believed to have been minor and sustained during the evacuation, as reported by Need To Know.
Swiss said the affected passengers were being rebooked onto other flights or accommodated in hotels.
The airline added: “We are determined to fully understand what led to this incident.
“SWISS technical specialists will travel to Delhi to inspect the aircraft and initiate the next steps.
“At the same time, we are working intensively to find swift and suitable onward travel solutions for all passengers.
“The safety of our passengers and our crew is always our top priority.”
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