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EasyJet passengers flee commercial flight after power bank bursts into flames

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EasyJet passengers were forced to evacuate a commercial flight after a lithium power bank burst into flames. The Airbus A320 bound for Prague was evacuated at Milan Malpensa Airport after a fire broke out in an overhead locker, forcing terrified passengers to flee down inflatable emergency chutes. The aircraft had been taxiing for takeoff when crew members noticed smoke billowing from the overhead compartment. Upon spotting the fire, the captain immediately halted departure and ordered a full emergency evacuation. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say All 146 passengers escaped through the plane's emergency exits using the deployed slides as emergency services raced to the scene. Italy's air accident investigation body, ANSV, has attributed the blaze to an overheating lithium power bank. Two of those aboard the Prague-bound flight sustained minor injuries while exiting the aircraft. Fire engines and ambulances were dispatched to the scene without delay. As a precautionary measure, passenger

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