Panic moments at Mallorca airport, where a Ryanair aircraft was emergency because of an alleged fire broke out. However, the airline said the departure of the flight to the city of Manchester from northern England, has been canceled “Because of a false fire alarm.”
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According to initial information, six passengers suffered slight injuries, being transported to the hospital. Another 12 people received medical care on the spot, but none was seriously injured, the Spanish press reports, quoted by the DPA.
According to Ryanair, the incident on a Ryanair plane in Mallorca was due to a fake alarms, the airline said on Saturday.
“During the landing, a small number of passengers suffered very light lesions (ankle sprains, etc.), and the crew requested immediate medical care”, is shown in the statement.
“We apologize to the affected passengers for the inconvenience caused”, added the company.
The passengers were evacuated by emergency exits, but some panicked from a few meters high, from the wings of the aircraft. The incident took place on Friday night towards Saturday, July 4 to 5.
In the images captured on the spot you can see people descending on the right wing and running to the safety area. However, no flames or dense smoke are not observed outside the aircraft.
The Ryanair plane was to take off to Manchester in northern England. The airline sent a replacement aircraft to take over the affected passengers and ensure the continuation of the trip.
