Eleven individuals have been injured on Cathay Pacific’s flight CX880 at Hong Kong’s worldwide airport after the provider aborted its take-off because of a technical challenge.
The flight, from Hong to Los Angeles, was carrying 17 crew and 293 passengers.
It carried out “an aborted take off in accordance with standard procedures after a technical issue was detected by the crew” early on Saturday, Cathay Pacific stated in a press release.
After the plane returned to the gate a precautionary passenger evacuation was initiated by the crew and passengers exited the plane utilizing 5 door escape slides, it stated.
“We understand that 11 passengers are being treated at the hospital with injuries sustained during the evacuation process,” the assertion stated.
“Our priority is to look after all affected passengers and crew.”
One of the airplane’s tyres overheated, inflicting it to burst, public broadcaster RTHK reported, citing police.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
