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Shanghai-bound flight Makes emergency landing, after power bank explodes mid-air

Shanghai-bound flight forces emergency landing, after power bank explodes mid-air

A power bank exploded in midair on a Royal Air Philippines aircraft from Boracay to Shanghai, forcing an emergency landing at Hong Kong International Airport and an extremely terrifying incident. Despite the chaos, all passengers emerged unharmed from the incident.

As the passengers on flight RW602 settled in for their journey to Shanghai, the terrifying incident occurred. Unexpectedly, one of the onboard power banks failed, resulting in an explosion that shot smoke across the front part of the cabin. The immediate aftermath was caught on camera, and it showed the passengers’ panic and fear as they made their way through the smoke-filled space.

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The terrifying incident happened as passengers on flight RW602 were getting ready for their journey to Shanghai. Suddenly, a power bank onboard malfunctioned, causing an explosion that sent smoke billowing through the front section of the cabin. A video captured the immediate aftermath, revealing the panic and urgency among passengers as they navigated through the smoke-filled environment.

In response to the emergency, the captain took decisive action, opting to divert the flight to Hong Kong for an emergency landing. Airport authorities, including firefighters and rescue personnel, were on standby and quickly mobilized to address the situation. After approximately an hour, the emergency was successfully managed, allowing the flight to continue its journey to Shanghai.

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Despite the disruption, the flight eventually arrived in Shanghai at around 12:30 am on Tuesday, with a delay of three hours.

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