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Marseille-Nador Flight: A phone explodes, a passenger seriously injured in the panic

A panic movement shook the Marseille airport. The sudden fire of a mobile phone before the takeoff of a flight to Nador caused the evacuation of the aircraft and seriously injured a passenger.

By Farid Laamoudi
Marseille-Nador Flight: A phone explodes, a passenger seriously injured in the panic

The incident occurred on the tarmac of Marseille-Provence airport as the plane was about to take off for Al Aroui airport in Nador. A mobile phone suddenly caught fire in the cabin, triggering great concern. Despite the rapid intervention of the teams to control the start of the fire, a climate of total confusion seized the travelers even before departure.

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The report shows a passenger seriously injured. In the rush, the latter fell from an emergency exit of the plane as the panic spread among the passengers. The French authorities immediately intervened to secure the area and take care of the passengers, who were finally transferred to another aircraft to reach Morocco.

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An investigation has been opened on site to determine the precise circumstances of the phone catching fire. The plane was taken out of service for thorough technical inspection and complete maintenance, in accordance with the usual safety procedures. These measures aim to prevent any similar incident in the future on this international route.