Terrifying moment power bank bursts into flames on packed flight as passengers battle blaze

A power bank catches fire mid-air, forcing the aircraft to make an emergency landing in India.

Dramatic footage shows flames on an overhead compartment as cabin crew on the flight with low-cost carrier IndiGo respond to the fire and frightened passengers scream.

The Airbus A321 was travelling from Delhi to Chennai on 11 October when the fire broke out.

Flight 6E 6115 was then diverted to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad as a precaution after smoke began coming from a passenger's personal electronic device.

Authorities confirmed that the aircraft landed safely. No injuries or casualties were reported.

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