Frontier Airlines Plane Hits Person on Denver Runway During Takeoff, Passengers Safely Evacuated
A Frontier Airlines flight preparing to depart from Denver International Airport for Los Angeles was involved in a shocking incident late Friday night after reportedly striking a person who was walking on the runway during takeoff.
Airport officials said the incident happened around 11:19 p.m. Shortly afterward, a brief engine fire was reported, but emergency teams quickly brought the situation under control. Passengers were evacuated safely from the aircraft on the runway and transported back to the terminal by bus.
There were 231 people on board the flight. Officials said at least one passenger suffered a minor injury, while everyone else is being medically evaluated as a precaution.
Authorities, including local police and federal investigators, have launched an urgent investigation into how the individual reached the active runway and what led to the collision. The affected runway remains closed while officials examine the scene.
The incident has raised serious safety concerns and remains under active investigation.
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