Eleven passengers injured as tyre burst leads to delayed takeoff on flight

Hong Kong's international airport witnessed a harrowing incident as Cathay Pacific flight CX880 bound for Los Angeles faced a technical issue during takeoff, leading to an aborted departure. According to Cathay Pacific's statement, the incident resulted in injuries to eleven individuals, including passengers and crew members. Following the technical issue detection by the crew, the standard operating procedure was followed, prompting the crew to abort takeoff. However, during the subsequent precautionary evacuation at the gate, passengers utilized five door escape slides, resulting in injuries to eleven individuals, as confirmed by Cathay Pacific. While the majority of the injured passengers have been discharged after receiving treatment at hospitals, two individuals remain hospitalized. Cathay Pacific has assured continued support for them and their families during this challenging time. The airline deeply regrets any inconvenience caused to its valued customers and extends sincere apologies for the disruption experienced. Local authorities, including the police, have reported that one of the aircraft's tyres overheated, leading to its burst, contributing to the unfolding incident.