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Fire on Vueling aircraft's engine at Paris-Orly: at least 6 injured

Paris, France - The 169 passengers will be rearranged on an Iberia flight

At least six people have been injured this morning at Paris-Orly airport when a fire burst into one of the engines of a low-cost Vueling Airbus A-320 aircraft. Flames spread while the plane was taxiing before taking off towards Alicante (Spain) and passengers have been evacuated through the slides. According to airport authorities, all injuries happened during this phase. A quick reaction of the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1108089
Rome, Italy, 08/05/2009 14:42
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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