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IndiGo Flight Diverted to Hyderabad After Smoke Detected Onboard
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 01:40 AM
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An IndiGo flight was diverted to Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after smoke was detected in the cabin. The aircraft landed safely and passengers were evacuated as a precaution.
The incident occurred when the flight crew reported smoke inside the cabin during the flight. Following standard safety procedures, the pilot requested an immediate diversion to the nearest suitable airport.
The aircraft landed at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport without further incident. Emergency services were on standby as a precautionary measure.
All passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the plane and taken to the terminal for checks. No injuries have been reported so far.
Airport authorities and the airline have launched an investigation to determine the source of the smoke. The flight's original schedule and destination have not been disclosed in the initial report.
The aircraft landed at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport without further incident. Emergency services were on standby as a precautionary measure.
All passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the plane and taken to the terminal for checks. No injuries have been reported so far.
Airport authorities and the airline have launched an investigation to determine the source of the smoke. The flight's original schedule and destination have not been disclosed in the initial report.