A tragic accident at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left a third person seriously injured after a tire on a Delta Airlines plane exploded while being removed.
The explosion occurred early Tuesday morning in the Delta TechOps hangar, near the airport's international terminal, just after 5 AM. Emergency responders, including firefighters and police officers, rushed to the scene to assist. The victims have not yet been publicly identified, but Delta Airlines confirmed that one of the deceased was an employee of the airline, while the other was a contractor. The current condition of the injured person has not been disclosed.
Delta Airlines released a statement expressing deep sorrow over the incident: "We are heartbroken over this tragedy and are providing full support to the victims’ families and our coworkers."
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but Delta has pledged to cooperate fully with local authorities and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to determine what happened. The aircraft involved in the incident had recently completed a flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta on Sunday night.
As authorities continue to investigate, Delta has reiterated its commitment to safety and support for those affected by the tragedy.
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