1 passenger injured from overheated charger on HK Express flight

A passenger was injured after smoke emerged from a charger on a HK Express flight travelling from Hong Kong to South Korea. The airline said the UO676 flight was travelling from the city to Jeju.

The incident involved a passenger suffering from hand injuries after smoke emerged from an overheated charger that they had placed beneath their seat. The flight crew promptly followed protocol and placed the charger in a fireproof bag. No other injures were reported.

The aircraft landed safely at its destination at around 6 a.m. with local rescue personnel providing further treatment for the injured individual.