A pushback tow tug caught fire at Mumbai airport earlier yesterday.
The aircraft tug was on-site to push back Air India flight AI-647 from Mumbai to Jamnagar, which had 85 passengers on board.
The incident occurred around 1 pm, according to NDTV. Video's of the blaze has gone viral on social media. A video of the incident shows fire extinguishers on the site, trying to put out the flames.
According to a statement by Mumbai airport’s Public Relations Officer, the fire was brought under control in 10 minutes. “All operations are normal,” the statement read, adding that no person sustained any injuries due to the incident. Air India commented that no damages were sustained due to the fire. The airlines added that it was “checking with the airport ground handler for more information”. No official reason has been given regarding how the vehicle caught fire. According to a Times of India report, the tow tug had returned after refueling and was being attached to the aircraft when it burst into flames.
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