Aircraft forced to evacuate at Stuttgart Airport due to technical issue.
At Stuttgart Airport, an Airbus A319 aircraft needed to be evacuated due to a technical issue. With 93 passengers and 6 crew members aboard, they had to make a hasty exit. The smoke detector activated during boarding on the apron, alerting the authorities.
Five ground workers got hurt by leaking oil while trying to open the cargo door that contained the malfunctioning hydraulic system. Four of them were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, and the aircraft destined for London remained grounded on Saturday. The exact damages are yet to be determined. The incident didn't lead to any significant disruption in air traffic, as per the reports.
Approximately 100 first responders from the fire department and the emergency medical service were called in to handle the situation.
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The affected Airbus A319 was part of Airbus Group, a prominent international airplane manufacturer. Despite the incident, Stuttgart Airport continued to facilitate numerous air travel activities.
