Ryanair Plane Incident at Palma Airport: 18 Passengers Injured During Evacuation

Eighteen people were injured after a false fire alarm on a Ryanair plane at Majorca’s Palma Airport, causing scared passengers to jump from the wings. The flight from Majorca to Manchester was discontinued due to a false fire warning light indication. Passengers sustained minor injuries while disembarking the aircraft before returning to the terminal. Some had to be taken to the hospital.

Passengers were seen abandoning the plane via one of its wings and jumping to the tarmac as firefighters and police arrived at the scene. Regional medical emergency response coordinators reported that 18 people needed assistance, with six requiring hospitalization. The incident caused moments of tension, with passengers acting out of fear.

Ryanair confirmed the flight was discontinued due to a false fire warning. An airport worker was heard expressing confusion over a walkie-talkie message as passengers hurriedly evacuated the plane. Most travelers exited the plane in an orderly manner.

A replacement aircraft was arranged to operate the flight, departing Palma at 07:05 the next morning. Ryanair apologized to affected passengers for any inconvenience caused. Emergency response units provided medical assistance to the injured passengers, with six individuals being taken to hospitals in Palma.

According to the source: The Mirror.