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Two Workers Killed, One Injured in Boeing 757 Tire Explosion at Delta's Atlanta Facility

Aug 27, 2024, 03:14 PM

Two workers were killed and one injured in an incident at Delta Air Lines' Atlanta Technical Operations Maintenance facility at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The incident involved a tire explosion on a Boeing 757 during maintenance. Delta has confirmed the loss of two team members and is working with local authorities to investigate the cause of the explosion. The incident occurred at 5 a.m. and has not impacted airport operations.