(CNN)Terrified passengers aboard an American Airlines 767 that aborted takeoff on a runway at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport scrambled to safety Friday afternoon after huge flames erupted on the right side of the plane.
Seven passengers and one flight attendant were injured and taken to hospitals, American spokeswoman Leslie Scott said. There was no immediate word on their condition.
Scott said 170 people, including 161 passengers, were on board Flight 383 when it aborted takeoff due to an engine-related mechanical issue, the airline said.
At Chicago O’Hare, American Airlines 767 catches fire on runway
Chicago O’hare Airport * American Airlines flight 767 * American Airlines flight 767 catches fire