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IndiGo Flight with 140 Onboard Struck by Lightning at Kolkata Airport
An IndiGo flight carrying 140 passengers and crew was struck by lightning at Kolkata airport while en route to Agartala. The incident occurred during adverse weather conditions.
19 Jun, 11:04 — 19 Jun, 15:19
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual51d ago
Agartala-bound IndiGo flight hit by lightning at Kolkata airport
An IndiGo aircraft at Kolkata airport was struck by lightning on Friday during a severe thunderstorm. While no passengers were harmed, two ground personnel were briefly affected and received medical evaluation. The flight was later operated by a different aircraft.
By TOI CITY DESK
Read full article →hindustan-timesMostly Factual50d ago
IndiGo flight, with 140 onboard, suffers lightning strike at Kolkata airport
Two IndiGo ground staff members were reportedly affected by the lightning strike and received medical treatment.
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First report: Times of India · 19 Jun, 11:04|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h
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