Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spokesman Ian Gregor said the Boeing 777-200's left engine caught fire while it was preparing to take off from Las Vegas's McCarren Airport, FOX news reported.
McCarren Airport said the incident involved British Airways Flight 2276, which was headed to London’s Gatwick Airport. British Airways said late Tuesday that 157 passengers, not 159 according to earlier reports, were on board Flight 2276 in addition to 10 crew members and three pilots when the engine caught fire.
Fire officials said the injured were taken to Sunrise Hospital for minor injuries, most occurring as a result of sliding down the inflatable chutes to escape.
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