Swiss Flight from Delhi to Zurich Evacuated After Engine Failure During Takeoff

A routine Swiss International Air Lines flight from Delhi to Zurich encountered a harrowing incident shortly after commencing its takeoff roll. Flight LX147, an Airbus A330-300, was forced into an emergency evacuation due to a critical engine problem that manifested just as the aircraft began its ascent. The dramatic scene saw the deployment of emergency slides as passengers and crew, numbering 228 passengers, four infants, and 13 crew members, made their way off the aircraft. Swiss confirmed that four passengers were taken to the hospital for medical attention, with one flight attendant sustaining a foot sprain. The airline has characterized the event as a 'trying situation' for all involved and has taken responsibility for accommodating the affected passengers, providing hotel stays and alternative flights to ensure their onward journeys. A crisis cell has been activated, and technical specialists are en route to Delhi to thoroughly investigate the cause of the engine malfunction. This incident follows a period of increased demand on the Delhi-Zurich route, which Swiss had temporarily doubled its daily service on due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, highlighting the operational pressures on airlines serving critical international corridors.

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