As many as 13 people were injured when a British Airways passenger plane caught fire at Las Vegas airport, forcing the evacuation of 172 people on board on emergency slides.
Airport officials said that at least 13 people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
US Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor said the left engine of the Boeing 777-200 caught fire before take-off.
The plane was seen engulfed in flames and smoke. The fire was later put out.
Flight 2276 was bound for London’s Gatwick airport.
There were 159 passengers and 13 crew members on board.
