Several individuals are believed to have sustained injuries following an occurrence at a global airport. Approximately 17 people were reportedly impacted when a raised, bus-like vehicle designed for transporting passengers between the terminal and an airplane crashed at Washington Dulles International Airport, situated around 26 miles west of the US capital, on Monday, November 10.
The loaded mobile lounge, also known as ‘people movers’, collided with a dock at an angle while approaching the building at approximately 4:30 p.m. local time, as per information shared by the airport on the X platform, previously referred to as Twitter.
According to the airport’s post, passengers disembarked the mobile lounge using stairs and are currently being assessed by Airports Authority Fire & Rescue personnel for potential injuries.
The Daily Star reported that hospitals in the vicinity have been informed in advance to prepare for up to 17 patients.
Mobile lounges were first introduced at the airport in 1962 when it opened, and discontinuing the use of these vehicles has been a recent subject of discussion. Recently, a nominee to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) Board of Directors stated that if appointed, he would gradually phase out the people movers at the airport, as reported by AirlineGeeks.
The airport’s operations are ongoing without disruption, and it remains open for travelers.