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Fire scare triggers PIA plane evacuation

Jeddah Airport's fire and rescue authorities also rushed to aircraft with fire brigade vehicles following reportPassengers were evacuated from a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Airbus aircraft at Jeddah airport on Thursday after ground staff suspected an engine fire shortly after the plane landed, prompting…

Fire scare triggers PIA plane evacuation
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Jeddah Airport's fire and rescue authorities also rushed to aircraft with fire brigade vehicles following reportPassengers were evacuated from a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Airbus aircraft at Jeddah airport on Thursday after ground staff suspected an engine fire shortly after the plane landed, prompting…

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The pilot responded by initiating the emergency evacuation procedure in accordance with SOPs.They said some passengers left the aircraft through the jet bridge, while others were evacuated through emergency exits using the aircraft's evacuation slides.Jeddah Airport's fire and rescue authorities also rushed to the aircraft with fire brigade vehicles following the report, while PIA officials in Jeddah informed airport administration and security authorities about the situation.A PIA spokesperson said all….

Sources, however, said a few passengers sustained minor injuries during the emergency evacuation and were taken to the airport clinic for treatment.

Fire scare triggers PIA plane evacuation Updated 12 minutes ago Jeddah Airport's fire and rescue authorities also rushed to aircraft with fire brigade vehicles following report.

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