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Spicejet engine catches fire mid-air, passengers uninjured

Bird strike reported to be cause of fire

boeing-777-engine-fire-ap Representational image | AP

The engine of Spicejet aircraft caught fire mid-air after the flight's engine was reportedly hit by birds. The flight made an emergency landing at Patna.

The Patna-Delhi flight departed from Patna reportedly with 185 passengers on board. The flight's engine caught fire reportedly following a bird strike during take off and the flight made an emergency landing in Patna Airport. According to reports, 185 passengers were onboard and no injuries have been reported.

Patna police said that all passengers have been safely evacuated from the flight.

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