IndiGo Flight Diverted to Kolkata After Passenger's Power Bank Catches Fire Mid-Flight
An IndiGo flight from Dibrugarh to Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing in Kolkata due to a mid-air fire. The incident occurred when a passenger's power bank ignited inside their handbag. Alert cabin crew members noticed sparks and smoke and promptly used a fire extinguisher to control the blaze. Following the incident, the pilot declared a 'Mayday' and safely diverted the aircraft. All passengers and crew landed without injury, and the aircraft is now undergoing a thorough inspection.
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