A situation at an international airport has caused concerns for several individuals who may have sustained injuries. Approximately 17 people were caught up in the event when a raised, bus-like vehicle designed for transporting passengers between the terminal and an airplane collided at Washington Dulles International Airport, which is located roughly 26 miles west of Washington, D.C., on Monday, November 10.
The loaded mobile lounge, referred to as ‘people movers,’ collided with a dock at an angle while approaching the building around 4:30 p.m. local time, as per an announcement by the airport on the X platform, previously referred to as Twitter.
According to the statement, passengers disembarked from the mobile lounge using stairs and are currently being assessed by Airports Authority Fire & Rescue personnel for potential injuries.
The Daily Star reported that local hospitals have been advised to prepare for up to 17 patients as a result of the incident.
Introduced in 1962 when the airport first opened, the airport’s mobile lounges have been a point of discussion recently, with a nominee to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) Board of Directors indicating plans to phase out the people movers if appointed, as reported by AirlineGeeks.
Despite the incident, the airport remains operational and regular activities are ongoing.
