Atlanta, Georgia – A tragic incident unfolded at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of two Delta Air Lines workers and leaving another severely injured. The unfortunate event occurred during a tire change on the plane at the airline’s TechOps maintenance facility at around 5 a.m.
The victims were identified as Mirko Marweb, 58, and Luis Aldarondo, 37, both from Georgia, according to reports. The injured worker’s condition was reported as serious, although the full extent of the injuries was not immediately disclosed.
Delta TechOps Chief of Operations and President John Laughter expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the two team members and the injury of another. Laughter reassured that the airline is providing full support to the families affected and is actively investigating the incident to determine the cause.
The tragic accident unfolded in the wheel and brake shop of the maintenance facility, leading to a profound sense of sadness within the Delta family. The company issued a statement offering condolences to the victims and their loved ones as investigations into the explosion’s cause continue.
The plane involved in the incident had landed in Atlanta from Las Vegas the previous night. Authorities are still working to uncover the circumstances that led to the tire explosion, which resulted in the devastating loss of two lives and the injury of a fellow Delta worker. The quick response of first responders and medical teams on the scene was acknowledged for their swift action in the aftermath of the explosion.