- A 60-year-old female passenger suffered hand burns after a portable power bank overheated and started smoking aboard an HK Express flight from Hong Kong to South Korea.
- The incident occurred on Flight UO676 before landing at Jeju Airport as the passenger was retrieving the device from a bag stored beneath her seat.
- Cabin crew swiftly activated safety protocols by placing the “exploding portable battery” in a heat-resistant fire containment bag and submerging it in water.
- Emergency services met the aircraft on arrival to treat the passenger, with no further injuries reported among the 236 passengers and seven crew members on board.
- HK Express apologised for the incident and reminded travellers of strict regulations that prohibit using or charging power banks during flights.
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