IndiGo Flight Evacuated After Power Bank Catches Fire at Chandigarh Airport
Power bank catches fire on IndiGo plane at Chandigarh; all evacuated
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A power bank caught fire on an IndiGo flight at Chandigarh Airport, prompting an immediate evacuation of all passengers and crew. The incident occurred after the aircraft landed from Hyderabad, with no major injuries reported.
- 01A power bank ignited on an IndiGo flight at Chandigarh Airport.
- 02All passengers and crew were safely evacuated without major injuries.
- 03The incident occurred after the flight arrived from Hyderabad.
- 04Smoke was seen coming from an overhead bin, leading to the evacuation.
- 05IndiGo ensured the well-being of passengers post-evacuation.
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On Tuesday, a power bank ignited on an IndiGo flight, specifically flight 6E 108, after it landed at Chandigarh Airport from Hyderabad. The incident occurred while the aircraft was stationary, leading to smoke emanating from one of the overhead bins. In response, IndiGo executed an immediate evacuation of all passengers and crew members to ensure their safety. Fortunately, no major injuries were reported. The airline stated that all relevant authorities were notified, and passengers were safely relocated to the terminal, where they received assistance from the airline's team. The exact number of passengers onboard at the time of the incident has not been disclosed.
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The incident raises concerns about the safety of personal electronic devices on flights, potentially affecting passenger confidence in air travel safety.
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