New Delhi, May 26 -- An IndiGo flight bound for Chennai from Bengaluru was evacuated on Tuesday after smoke was detected inside the aircraft while it was taxiing towards the runway for take-off. The incident involved flight 6E 6017, prompting an immediate evacuation as a precautionary measure.

According to the airline, all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated and taken back to the terminal.

"On 26 May 2026, while IndiGo flight 6E 6017 from Bengaluru to Chennai was taxing out to runway for departure, smoke was noticed in the aircraft. In the interest of safety, an immediate evacuation was carried out and all the relevant authorities were informed. All customers and crew are safe and have been moved to the terminal, where the...