ATLANTA — A Delta Airlines plane aborted takeoff at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Friday morning, injuring four people and forcing an evacuation of the plane.
The plane, which was heading for Minneapolis-St. Paul aborted its takeoff around 9:10 a.m. Fox 5 in Atlanta reported the plane had an engine problem.
In a statement, airport officials said passengers used emergency slides to exit the plane. Four passengers sustained minor injuries, and one was taken to a hospital for further evaluation; the others were treated on-site.
According to the statement, flight operations were experiencing delays following the mishap. Airport officials said they expected the plane and runway to be cleared soon.
Travelers should check with their airlines for updated flight information.
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