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Emergency Evacuation on Delta Air Lines Flight Following Aborted Takeoff in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA – A Delta Air Lines flight preparing for departure was forced to abort its takeoff at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Thursday, prompting an emergency evacuation.
Passengers aboard the aircraft exited via emergency slides after the flight crew decided to halt the takeoff due to an unspecified issue. Delta Air Lines confirmed that four passengers sustained minor injuries during the evacuation process.
The incident occurred on the tarmac, where the plane was positioned for takeoff. Following the aborted attempt, the crew swiftly initiated the safety protocol, deploying the emergency slides to ensure passengers could disembark quickly and safely.
Emergency responders and airport personnel immediately arrived at the scene to assist with the evacuation and provide medical attention to those injured. All four passengers with minor injuries were treated on-site, and no serious injuries were reported.
Delta Air Lines released a statement acknowledging the incident:
“We commend our flight crew for their swift actions in prioritizing the safety of our passengers and crew. We are working to support everyone affected and are fully cooperating with authorities as the situation is reviewed.”
The airline has not disclosed the specific reason for the aborted takeoff, but the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Delta’s internal safety team are investigating the circumstances.
Delta confirmed that affected passengers were accommodated on alternative flights or provided assistance to reach their destinations.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs, remained operational, and the incident caused minimal disruption to other flights.
Further updates on the investigation will be provided as details become available.
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Multi-Vehicle Collision with Rollover Involving School Bus in Waltham
The severity of the driver’s injuries has not yet been disclosed.
WALTHAM, MA – At least one person sustained injuries following a collision between a school bus and an elderly transportation van in Waltham, Massachusetts, on Friday morning.
The crash occurred around 8:45 a.m., according to Waltham Police. Emergency crews responded to the scene, where they found a yellow Eastern Bus Company school bus alongside a white REM Services van that had rolled onto its side.
The van’s front windshield was shattered, and significant damage was visible.
It remains unclear if any students were on board at the time of the collision or if injuries were sustained by those on the bus.
The van, operated by a company providing transportation for elderly and mobility-impaired individuals in Greater Boston, had only the driver on board. The driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The severity of the driver’s injuries has not yet been disclosed.
REM Services confirmed their involvement in the incident and stated that no passengers were present in their vehicle at the time.
Authorities have not yet released additional information about the circumstances leading to the collision or the condition of those involved.
Waltham Police and other first responders are actively investigating the cause of the crash. Traffic in the area may be impacted as the scene is cleared and further analysis is conducted.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.