New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- A Chennai-bound IndiGo flight was diverted to Hyderabad on Sunday after a fire broke out in the overhead luggage compartment due to a malfunctioning power bank. The aircraft landed safely at Hyderabad airport.

The fire triggered a safety scare onboard the flight.

A video of the incident, recorded by a passenger on a mobile phone, has surfaced on social media. The footage shows passengers attempting to put out the flames by using their bags to smother the fire.

(This is a developing story. More to come)

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