Rajkot (Gujarat), July 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) An IndiGo flight from Dubai to Mumbai, with 194 people aboard, was diverted to Gujarat's Rajkot airport for a precautionary landing on Monday after its crew declared an emergency on detecting smoke in the aircraft's cargo hold. Flight 6E-1452, using an Airbus A321, was on its way when the cockpit received an indication of smoke in the cargo hold area. In line with standard aviation safety procedures, the crew diverted the aircraft to Rajkot International Airport instead of continuing to Mumbai. Airport authorities declared a full emergency at 2.45 p.m.

Rajkot (Gujarat), July 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) An IndiGo flight travelling from Dubai to Mumbai was diverted to Gujarat's Rajkot on Monday afternoon after smoke was detected in the aircraft's cargo hold, prompting the crew to declare an emergency and make a precautionary landing. Flight 6E-1452, using an Airbus A321, was carrying 194 people when the cockpit received an indication of smoke in the cargo hold area. In line with standard aviation safety procedures, the crew diverted the aircraft to Rajkot International Airport instead of continuing to Mumbai. Airport authorities declared a full emergency at 2.45 p.m.