Two people were killed and a third seriously injured Tuesday when a tyre exploded as it was being changed on a Delta Air Lines plane at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
The explosion took place at the airline’s TechOps maintenance facility about 5 a.m., killing two Delta workers and leaving another airline worker badly injured, according to USA Today.
The extent of the injuries wasn’t known.
The fatal victims were identified as Mirko Marweb, 58, and Luis Aldarondo, 37, both of Georgia.
The tragic accident happened in the department’s wheel and brake shop, Delta TechOps Chief of Operations and President John Laughter said.
“Tragically, two of our team members involved passed away and one other team member was seriously injured,” Laughter said. “We are extending our full support to their families at this difficult time and conducting an investigation to determine what happened. This news is heartbreaking for all of us.”
Delta expressed its condolences to the victims in a statement issued Tuesday.
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