Ryan Air Passengers Hurt In Evacuation

Eighteen passengers were injured in an unusual evacuation of a Ryan Air Boeing 737-800 following a false fire alarm at Palma, Spain on Friday. Most of the injuries were minor and included cuts, bruises and sprains after they jumped from the wings. Video of the incident shows that evacuation slides had not been deployed, at lease initially, and those hurt came from the over-wing emergency exits. The airline later did say the slides were triggered. Some passengers were hospitalized overnight.

“This flight from Palma to Manchester discontinued take-off due (the incident happened during pushback) to a false fire warning light indication. Passengers were disembarked using the inflatable slides and returned to the terminal,” a spokesperson for the airline told People “While disembarking, a small number of passengers encountered very minor injuries (ankle sprains, etc.) and crew requested immediate medical assistance.” The engine fire light illuminated on the flight deck as the plane was getting ready for the short flight and cabin crew carried out a full-scale evacuation. The passengers who were able to travel were put on another aircraft and got to Manchester