Several individuals are feared to have sustained injuries following an incident at an international airport. Reports indicate that around 17 people were involved in an accident when a bus-like vehicle used for transporting passengers between the terminal and an aircraft crashed at Washington Dulles International Airport, located approximately 26 miles west of the US capital, on November 10.
The loaded mobile lounge, commonly referred to as ‘people movers,’ collided with a dock at an angle while approaching the building around 4:30 p.m. local time, according to a post by the airport on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter.
Passengers disembarked from the mobile lounge using stairs and are currently being assessed by Airports Authority Fire & Rescue personnel for potential injuries, as stated in the post.
The Daily Star reported that hospitals in the vicinity have been informed in advance to anticipate up to 17 patients.
Mobile lounges were introduced at the airport in 1962 when it first opened, and discontinuing their use has recently been a topic of discussion. A nominee for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) Board of Directors mentioned to lawmakers last week that if appointed, he would gradually phase out the people movers at the airport, as reported by AirlineGeeks.
The airport remains operational, and all activities are proceeding as usual.