SWISS Flight LX147 Evacuates After Engine Fire at Delhi Airport
TL;DR
Six passengers were injured as SWISS flight LX147, an Airbus A330, aborted takeoff at Delhi airport after an engine fire. The 228 passengers and four infants on board were evacuated on the runway using emergency slides (stairs were provided for those who couldn’t use slides). The aircraft, HB-JHK, was bound for Zurich. SWISS and local teams are assisting passengers and investigating the cause, with arrangements for rebooking and hotel stays.
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