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Ryanair plane catches fire as nearly 200 passengers rushed off flight

Passengers were forced to evacuate a Ryanair flight after the plane caught fire.

The plane was due to take off from Brindisi Airport in Italy today (October 3) when flames were spotted coming from the aircraft's engine, the Mirror reports. Cabin crew alerted firefighters and the flight's departure was aborted.

The 184 passengers onboard had to be evacuated, with the emergency slide was used to get them down onto the ground to safety. No significant injuries were reported.

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The airport has now had to close due to the emergency. Ryanair apologised to passengers, as the airline confirmed all passengers were 'disembarked without incident'.

A spokesperson for the airport said: "Aeroporti di Puglia announces that due to a problem with a departing aircraft, it was necessary to close the Salento Airport in Brindisi. The problem, which occurred when the aircraft was already aligned at the head for take-off, required the evacuation of passengers via emergency slides.

"All operations were carried out with maximum safety for passengers and crew. The passengers are already at the airport where they are being assisted by Aeroporti di Puglia personnel.

"The company's technicians are working on the interventions within their competence and necessary so that Aeroporti di Puglia can proceed with the subsequent checks on the usability of the runway and proceed with the reopening of the airport."

A Ryanair spokesperson said: "Flight FR8826 from Brindisi to Turin (3 Oct) was delayed this morning after cabin crew observed fumes on the outside of the aircraft. Passengers were disembarked without incident and returned to the terminal by bus.

"We sincerely apologise to affected

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