Chennai, Aug. 12 -- A full emergency was declared at Chennai Airport for IndiGo flight 6E-723 from Kolkata to Chennai after the aircraft developed a left engine inoperative condition, the Chennai Airport Authority said on Wednesday.

Following the declaration, necessary emergency response arrangements were put in place to facilitate the safe arrival of the aircraft.

The aircraft landed safely on Runway 25 at 11:37 PM with 224 persons on board.

"A Full Emergency was declared at 2329 IST for flight 6E-723, operating from Kolkata (CCU) to Chennai (MAA), due to a left engine inoperative condition. The aircraft was expected to arrive at 2337 HRS, with the scheduled time of arrival being 2330 HRS," as per Chennai Airport Authority.

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