Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:21pm on 27 Aug 2024,Tuesday International
Two people were killed and one seriously injured after a Delta airplane tire exploded at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred in the maintenance area while the tire was being changed. Delta Air Lines expressed deep sorrow, stating that their "family is heartbroken" and extended full support to the victims' families. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens also issued condolences. Delta TechOps, responsible for maintaining the airline’s fleet, will cooperate with authorities as an investigation begins. The accident follows a string of concerning incidents involving Delta and Boeing planes in recent months.