IndiGo Bengaluru-Chennai flight evacuated after smoke detected during taxiing, airline responds
An IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Chennai was evacuated after smoke was detected during taxiing. All passengers and crew were safely moved back to the terminal, and an alternate aircraft was arranged for the flight. The airline emphasized that the safety of customers and crew is their top priority.
- ▪IndiGo flight 6E 6017 was evacuated due to smoke detected in the aircraft while taxiing.
- ▪All passengers and crew members were reported safe and returned to the terminal.
- ▪An alternate aircraft was arranged to operate the flight shortly after the evacuation.
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IndiGo Bengaluru-Chennai flight evacuated after smoke detected during taxiing, airline respondsIn a statement, an IndiGo spokesperson said all passengers and crew members were safe and had been shifted back to the terminal. Updated on: May 26, 2026 8:44 PM ISTBy Shivya KanojiaShare viaCopy link An IndiGo flight scheduled to operate from Bengaluru to Chennai was evacuated on Tuesday after smoke was detected in the aircraft while it was taxiing towards the runway for departure. The incident involved flight 6E 6017, and the evacuation was carried out immediately.IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Chennai evacuated after smoke noticed before take-off.
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