Main points
- A Ryanair plane caught fire in Mallorca, injuring 18 people.
- The cause of the fire is currently being determined; six victims have been hospitalized.
Fire on Ryanair plane in Mallorca / Photo GettyImages (illustrative)
A Ryanair plane caught fire on the runway at Mallorca airport, injuring 18 people.
This was reported by Channel 24, citing EFE.
What is known about the fire on the Ryanair plane
The fire broke out at around 00:30 on Saturday, July 5, on board the Ryanair plane, which was on the runway at Son Sant Joan airport in Mallorca.
After receiving the alarm signal, four ambulances were dispatched to the scene.
Plane catches fire in Mallorca: watch video
A total of 18 people were injured in the incident, most of whom suffered minor injuries. However, six people were hospitalized in Palma hospitals.
The cause of the fire is currently being determined.
Let us recall that on June 29, during flight LO634 from Sofia to Warsaw, the LOT aircraft made an emergency landing due to brake problems. Fortunately, everything ended well and it landed safely at Chopin Airport after 20:00.
