Ryanair Plane Catches Fire at Brindisi Airport in Italy
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October 3, 2024 14:20
brindisi, italy - A Ryanair plane caught fire at Brindisi airport in Italy, leading to the evacuation of 200 passengers via emergency slides.
A Ryanair plane caught fire at Brindisi airport in Italy on Thursday. The aircraft was ready to take off when the engine suddenly caught fire. The firefighters quickly arrived at the scene and managed to rescue the passengers from the plane. The airport in southern Italy had to close temporarily due to the incident.
All actions were carried out with maximum safety for passengers and crew. The passengers are being assisted by the Aeroporti di Puglia staff, the airport stated. Technicians are working tirelessly to find solutions to reopen the airport as soon as possible so that all flights can depart on time. The extent of the delays caused by the fire is not yet known.