Six injured as engine fire disrupts Zurich-bound flight during take-off in Delhi

An aircraft bound for Zurich was involved in an accident at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, leaving six people injured, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Sunday.

According to the channel report, the incident occurred during take-off when one of the plane’s engines caught fire.

Airport emergency teams responded quickly after the blaze was reported on the runway, while passengers and crew were brought to safety.

Officials said the aircraft had been scheduled to travel from Delhi to Zurich before the departure was disrupted by the engine malfunction.

The condition of the injured people has not yet been fully disclosed, while aviation authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.