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IndiGo Flight Diverted to Hyderabad After Power Bank Catches Fire in Overhead Compartment
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Firstpost•11-10-2026, 19:47
IndiGo Flight Diverted to Hyderabad After Power Bank Catches Fire in Overhead Compartment
- •A Delhi to Chennai IndiGo flight 6E6115 was diverted to Hyderabad after a fire broke out in the overhead luggage compartment.
- •The incident was reportedly triggered by a malfunctioning power bank inside a passenger's personal electronic device.
- •The aircraft landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, with all passengers and crew reported safe.
- •Cabin crew successfully extinguished the flames using onboard firefighting equipment following established safety procedures.
- •IndiGo arranged an alternative aircraft to transport the passengers to their original destination in Chennai.
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An IndiGo flight traveling from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad after a fire broke out in the overhead luggage compartment, which was reportedly triggered by a malfunctioning power bank.
No injuries were reported during the incident, and all passengers and crew members safely landed at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
After landing safely in Hyderabad, IndiGo arranged an alternative aircraft to transport the passengers to Chennai, provided them with refreshments, and offered regular updates regarding their onward journey.
