A Frontier Airlines aircraft heading to Los Angeles was forced to halt its departure Friday evening at Denver International Airport after experiencing an engine fire, with reports indicating a pedestrian was struck during the emergency situation.
The Airbus A321 carried 224 passengers along with seven crew members when pilots detected smoke inside the aircraft cabin and immediately called off the takeoff, according to Frontier Airlines officials.
Airport fire crews quickly responded to extinguish the brief engine blaze, Denver International Airport confirmed.
All individuals aboard the aircraft were successfully evacuated without serious harm, though ABC News indicated at least one passenger sustained minor injuries during the evacuation process.
Details regarding the pedestrian who was allegedly struck remain unclear, as neither Frontier Airlines nor airport officials have released information about that aspect of the incident.
Frontier Airlines stated they are conducting a thorough investigation into what occurred and are working closely with airport officials and additional safety agencies to gather comprehensive details about the emergency.
