Tragic Incident at Milan Bergamo Airport: Man Fatally Injured by Aircraft Engine

A man tragically lost his life on Tuesday at Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport in northern Italy after running onto the runway and being fatally injured by the engine of a plane preparing for takeoff. Official sources confirmed that the aircraft involved was an Airbus A319 operated by the Spanish airline Volotea, which was bound for Oviedo Airport in Spain. This incident temporarily halted operations at the airport, raising concerns and prompting investigations. The accident occurred shortly after 10:00 AM local time (08:00 GMT). Reports indicate that the man accessed the runway where the plane was maneuvering for takeoff and was likely sucked into one of its engines. While the airline confirmed that one individual suffered serious injuries related to the engine, it remains unclear whether this person was an airport employee, a passenger, or someone from outside the airport premises. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the precise circumstances surrounding this incident, which left many questions unanswered at this time. Operations at Milan Bergamo Airport were suspended at 10:20 AM (08:20 GMT) to allow for law enforcement intervention and initial inspections. As a result, flights were diverted to other airports including Bologna, Verona, and Milan Malpensa. Air traffic at the airport resumed around 12:00 PM (10:00 GMT), nearly two hours after the tragic event unfolded. Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, located approximately 45 kilometers from Milan, is commonly utilized by low-cost airlines as an alternative to the city's primary airports, Linate and Malpensa. As investigations continue, the community and travelers alike are left in shock over this tragic accident. Authorities and the airline are working to gather more information and ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2