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SWISS A330 Aborts Takeoff in Delhi After Engine Fire, Six Passengers Injured

A SWISS Airbus A330 flight from Delhi to Zurich aborted takeoff due to an engine fire, leading to an emergency evacuation where six passengers were injured, including two with broken legs

What happened

SWISS operated an Airbus A330 flight from Delhi (DEL) to Zurich (ZRH) that aborted takeoff on Saturday night after a sudden engine fire. The crew initiated an emergency evacuation, during which six passengers sustained injuries ranging from bruises to broken legs. Video footage showed passengers carrying luggage and filming, with the evacuation process described as chaotic and taking approximately 10 minutes. The mobile bridge was attached but not used. The incident is under review for the final accident report

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