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From CBS News: Two workers have died and a third was seriously injured in a blast Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport, according to the carrier.
Delta is working with local authorities in investigating the early morning explosion at a wheel and brake shop.
“The Delta family is heartbroken at the loss of two team members and the injury of another following an incident this morning at the Atlanta Technical Operations Maintenance facility,” Delta said in a statement. “We have extended our full support to family members and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time.”
Delta said it was working with local authorities to investigate what happened at the wheel and brake shop.
The report further explains that the location where the tragic accident occurred is part of Delta TechOps, which performs maintenance, repair and overhaul work for Delta and more than 150 aviation and airline customers around the globe.
Atlanta Mayor AndreDickens wrote, “I offer my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased Delta employees. My thoughts are also with those who were injured, and I hope for their swift and full recovery. AFRD, APD, and HJAIA teams are on the scene, working diligently to address the situation.”
I offer my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased Delta employees. My thoughts are also with those who were injured, and I hope for their swift and full recovery. AFRD, APD, and HJAIA teams are on the scene, working diligently to address the situation.
— Andre Dickens (@andreforatlanta) August 27, 2024
Two @Delta employees were killed and another was injured during an incident at the airline’s maintenance facility in #Atlanta this morning.@FOX5Atlanta
Details: https://t.co/MshXDuMEgv pic.twitter.com/XycD3IVEr7
— Tyler Fingert (@TylerFingert) August 27, 2024
Details on what led up to the explosion have not been released. https://t.co/IM9amYwP7c
— WSB-TV (@wsbtv) August 27, 2024
Two Delta crew members killed, another person hurt during incident at Delta’s Technical Operations Maintenance at ATL airport, @FOX5Atlanta rpts: https://t.co/0dS3Ra4R4w
— Mark Albert (@malbertnews) August 27, 2024
An investigation is underway after two workers died in a blast at a Delta Air Lines facility, the carrier says.
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 27, 2024
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