The aircraft, operated by Swiss International Air Lines, was forced to land in the Austrian city of Graz due to smoke in the cabin and the cockpit.
The Airbus 220-300 was en route to Zurich from Bucharest on Monday when the crew decided to interrupt the flight “due to engine problems.” There were 79 people on board flight LX1885, including five crew members.
The plane landed safely, and all passengers were evacuated. Twelve passengers received medical assistance, and one crew member was airlifted to a hospital in Graz. Their condition remains unknown. The other four crew members are also under medical observation, according to the airline.
SWISS, a member of the Lufthansa Group, stated that it is in close contact with authorities and is making every effort to determine the cause of the incident.
