Breaking News: Delta Plane Evacuated at Atlanta Airport, 4 Injured
A Delta flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul was evacuated Friday morning after an engine issue during takeoff at the runway.
The incident occurred after 9 a.m.. After this ground staff quickly came into activity and passengers on the Boeing 757-300 used emergency slides to come out of the plane quickly. Plane was carrying 201 passengers and 4 were injured during this incident. One of the injured persons was quickly transferred to the local hospital and three were treated at the scene.
Delta issued a statement emphasizing safety: “Nothing is more important than the safety of our people and customers. We apologize for their experience and are focused on addressing immediate needs.”
The evacuation coincided with a winter storm affecting the region. A ground stop at the Atlanta airport has been extended until noon.
