BRITISH AIRWAYS PLANE CATCHES FIRE ON LAS VEGAS PASSAGEWAY, 14 PEOPLE INJURED

The plane on fire

A British AIRWAYS jet caught fire on Tuesday while preparing to take off from the McCarren International Airport, Las Vegas, forcing the emergency exit of the passengers and crew on board.

The plane which was London-bound developed faults from its engine and was seen to be emitting thick and heavy black smoke right before takeoff.

Fire fighters seen standing beside the plane. 

All the 159 passengers and 13 crew members were able to get off the plane, with no serious injury reported. Only 14 people with minor injuries, most as a result of sliding down the inflatable chutes put in place for easy escape from the plane,  were taken to a close-by hospital.


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(2)AP Photo/ John Locher