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More than 200 passengers on a Delta Air Lines flight headed to Minneapolis were evacuated at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport due to engine issues with the Boeing 757 aircraft. The incident occurred on January 10, 2025, when the flight crew decided to abort takeoff after detecting an engine problem.
Delta Air Lines confirmed the event, stating: “Delta’s flight crew followed established procedures to suspend the take-off of flight 2668 from Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) after an indication of an engine issue.” Passengers had to leave the aircraft using emergency slides. According to airport officials, four people sustained minor injuries; one was taken to a hospital while three others received treatment on-site.
The incident and severe weather conditions caused delays at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The National Weather Service advised residents to avoid travel unless necessary.
