Two employees were killed and another sustained serious injuries in a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility explosion at Atlanta earlier today. The accident happened just before 5:10 a.m. as workers were disassembling wheel components for maintenance. Witnesses described hearing an explosion and seeing chaos as co-workers fled from the blast area. Delta confirmed that the victims were team members and the cause of the explosion is under investigation by various authorities, including the airline and the FAA.
One witness recounted the scene stating, 'I heard an explosion behind me and saw my co-workers running away from the direction of the explosion. I walked toward where the explosion occurred and saw a body lying face down, not moving, with blood all around.' This vivid description underscores the immediate chaos and horror experienced by those present during the incident.
The union representing Delta workers called for a comprehensive and swift investigation. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers emphasized the need for safety measures and learning from the incident to prevent similar tragedies in the future. They stated, 'It's imperative that Delta and the authorities leave no stone unturned in finding out how this horrific event occurred to ensure the safety of all workers in the industry.'
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