IndiGo flight diverts to Lucknow after smoke alert detected in cargo hold
IndiGo flight 6E6504 from Agartala to Delhi diverted to Lucknow after smoke detected in cargo hold. All 103 passengers and 6 crew evacuated safely.
An IndiGo aircraft travelling from Agartala to Delhi made an unscheduled landing at Lucknow's Chowdhury Charan Singh Airport after a smoke alert was detected in its cargo hold. Flight 6E6504 touched down safely at 6.29 p.m. carrying 103 passengers and six crew members, according to airport authorities.
The diversion was prompted by a smoke warning in the cargo area, an official statement confirmed. No untoward incident was reported during the landing or evacuation.
Emergency Response Activated
Lucknow Airport immediately activated its emergency response protocols upon receiving notification of the diversion. Fire and rescue teams, ambulance services and terminal support staff were deployed to ensure the safe handling of the aircraft, passengers and crew members.
The flight was originally scheduled to continue to Delhi before the technical alert forced the rerouting to Lucknow. All occupants disembarked without injury following the precautionary landing.
Source: The Hindu
Frequently asked questions
Which IndiGo flight was diverted to Lucknow and why?
Flight 6E6504, travelling from Agartala to Delhi, was diverted to Lucknow's Chowdhury Charan Singh Airport after a smoke alert was detected in its cargo hold.
How many passengers and crew members were on the aircraft?
The flight carried 103 passengers and six crew members when it landed safely at Lucknow Airport at 6:29 p.m.
Were there any injuries reported during the diversion and landing?
No untoward incident was reported during the landing or evacuation. All occupants disembarked without injury following the precautionary landing.
What emergency measures were taken at Lucknow Airport?
Lucknow Airport activated its emergency response protocols, deploying fire and rescue teams, ambulance services, and terminal support staff to ensure the safe handling of the aircraft, passengers, and crew members.
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