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Stationary IndiGo plane suffers lightning strike at Kolkata airport

An IndiGo aircraft carrying over 140 people experienced a lightning strike at Kolkata airport on Friday morning. The plane, scheduled for Agartala, has been grounded as a precaution. Two ground staff, reportedly affected, received medical attention and are stable. Passengers were rerouted on a different flight. The incident caused the aircraft's power system to temporarily fail after boarding was complete.

19 Jun 2026 9:10 pm