Delhi-bound IndiGo flight diverted to Lucknow after smoke warning in cargo area

A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight from Agartala was diverted to Lucknow on Tuesday after a smoke warning was reported in the aircraft’s cargo area, prompting an emergency response. The aircraft, carrying 103 passengers and six crew members, landed safely at Lucknow Airport, where emergency teams were kept ready and necessary safety procedures were initiated.

Smoke alert mid-flight

The warning was reported while the flight was operating from Agartala to Delhi, following which the crew decided to divert the aircraft to Lucknow as a precautionary measure. Airport authorities were alerted ahead of the landing, allowing emergency services to prepare for the aircraft’s arrival. The flight subsequently touched down safely without any reported injuries among passengers or crew.

Safety checks conducted

After landing, the aircraft was subjected to the required safety checks and procedures to determine the reason behind the cargo-area smoke warning. Passengers and crew remained safe throughout the incident.

Further details on what triggered the warning and whether smoke was actually detected inside the cargo hold were not immediately available. The incident is expected to be examined in accordance with aviation safety procedures before the aircraft is cleared for further operations.