Lufthansa flight diverts to Lyon after onboard battery fire
A Lufthansa flight bound for Lisbon was diverted to Lyon after a passenger's battery caught fire. No injuries were reported.
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AIA Lufthansa Airbus A321-200 carrying 198 passengers from Frankfurt to Lisbon was forced to divert to Lyon, France, after a passenger's portable battery caught fire onboard.
The airline said crew members responded immediately, placing the burning battery in a special protective bag designed for lithium batteries, which quickly contained the situation.
Lufthansa confirmed that no injuries were reported among passengers or crew. The pilot diverted the flight to Lyon as a precaution to ensure everyone's safety.