VIDEO: IndiGo flight diverted to Hyderabad after power bank catches fire in overhead bin
IndiGo flight diverted to Hyderabad on Sunday after a portable power bank caught fire inside an overhead baggage compartment during the flight.
Video from the incident shows smoke inside the cabin as crew members responded to the fire and worked to bring the situation under control.
The aircraft was diverted to Hyderabad, where it landed safely.
Power bank fire prompts diversion
Cabin crew reacted to the incident while the aircraft was still airborne.
The exact cause of the power bank fire was not immediately clear, but portable lithium-ion batteries can pose a fire risk if they overheat or are damaged.
No injuries were reported.
The IndiGo flight diverted to Hyderabad landed safely, and the incident is expected to be reviewed by the airline and aviation authorities.
