\n\tA Zurich-bound Swiss International Air Lines flight aborted takeoff after one of its engines caught fire at Delhi airport during the early hours of Sunday, triggering a full emergency and the evacuation of all onboard. Four passengers and a crew member were injured in the incident.<\/p>\n
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\n\tThe incident occurred shortly after 1 am on flight LX147, when \u201can issue occurred with one of the engines during takeoff,\u201d the airline said. The crew aborted the takeoff and decided \u201cas a precaution to evacuate the aircraft\u201d.<\/p>\n
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\n\tThe plane involved was an Airbus A330, a wide-body aircraft used for long-haul flights, carrying 228 passengers, four infants, and 13 crew members.<\/p>\n
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\n\tAirport operator Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said a \u201cfull emergency was declared,\u201d which refers to the highest level of alert for airport rescue and firefighting services, and added that \u201call prescribed safety protocols were promptly executed, and passengers were safely evacuated.\u201d Airport operations remained unaffected, DIAL added.<\/p>\n
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\n\tSwiss said four passengers remain in hospital, with its staff \u201con site and closely supporting them.\u201d A cabin crew member suffered a sprained ankle, while the rest of the crew were unharmed.<\/p>\n
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\n\tThe airline acknowledged an earlier discrepancy in injury numbers, saying it had initially reported six injured passengers but later corrected the figure to four, as two were uninjured accompanying persons.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\u201cWe are determined to fully understand what led to this incident,\u201d the airline said, adding that it was working to identify the cause of the engine problem.<\/p>\n
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\n\tSwiss has set up a task force to handle the situation, and has arranged hotel stays and alternative flights for affected passengers. \u201cWe deeply regret this,\u201d the airline said, referring to the disruption and distress caused.<\/p>\n
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