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Hundreds of people have been evacuated from a plane in the US state of Arizona after the cabin filled with fumes, the Associated Press has reported.Hundreds of people have been evacuated from a plane in the US state of Arizona after the cabin filled with fumes, the Associated Press has reported.
The British Airways plane was due to depart for London from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.The British Airways plane was due to depart for London from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
About 350 passengers used emergency slides to leave the aircraft but there were no serious injuries reported.About 350 passengers used emergency slides to leave the aircraft but there were no serious injuries reported.
Officials said no active fire has been found on the plane, which had just pulled away from the departure gate.Officials said no active fire has been found on the plane, which had just pulled away from the departure gate.
Shelly Jamison of the Phoenix Fire Department told AP that 15 people were checked for minor scratches, but one person had to be taken to hospital, suffering from shoulder pain.Shelly Jamison of the Phoenix Fire Department told AP that 15 people were checked for minor scratches, but one person had to be taken to hospital, suffering from shoulder pain.
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