Delta Airlines Flight Has Emergency Evacuation, Passengers Used Slides To Exit Plane w/ Some Suffering Minor Injuries

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Delta Airlines Flight Has Emergency Evacuation, Passengers Used Slides To Exit Plane w/ Some Suffering Minor Injuries

A few Delta passengers sustained non-serious injuries after their flight at Atlanta Airport was delayed, leading to an emergency evacuation via slides. ?

On the morning of January 9, around 9:10 a.m., the pilots of Flight 2668, a Boeing 757-300, called for an immediate evacuation due to an engine issue, prompting the crew to abort takeoff. The flight, which was scheduled to depart from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, was carrying about 201 passengers.

Flyers were evacuated via emergency slides and safely escorted back to the terminal. While Delta reported no injuries, Hartsfield-Jackson officials reportedly noted that four individuals sustained minor injuries. One person was transported for treatment, and the remaining three were treated on-site.

 

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This incident occurred amid severe winter weather conditions affecting the region. The National Weather Service had issued a Winter Storm Watch for northern Georgia, including Atlanta, from Friday at 7 a.m. to Saturday at 7 a.m., predicting significant accumulations of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, which could lead to hazardous travel conditions.

In response to the storm, Governor Brian P. Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency ahead of the winter weather. Travelers are advised to monitor local weather updates and airline communications for the latest information.