India, May 12 -- An aircraft bound for Abu Dhabi with about 260 passengers onboard cancelled its journey ahead of its departure due to a 'technical snag', airport authorities said on Tuesday. Due to the incident, there were no injuries to anyone, authorities said.

The flight belonging to Etihad Airways was cancelled due to a technical incident, they said. All the passengers were safely disembarked, they said.

"Etihad Airways flight EY343 from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) on 12 May returned to the gate prior to departure due to a technical issue and guests were subsequently disembarke. The flight is currently expected to depart approximately three hours behind schedule. Emergency services were ...