the Number of victims caused by the dumping of aviation fuel over the town Cudahy near Los Angeles (California, USA) increased to 44 people. These data are reported by fire Department County of Los Angeles on his Twitter page.
As specified, the fuel got on the territory of the four elementary schools. As a result of the incident injured 44 people, including at least 30 children. Journalist for the Associated Press Stephanie Dazio said that the real figure is 56 people. After first aid all victims are released home.
Earlier media reported 26 victims, including 17 children. Evacuation of people from the area of the incident is not required, reminds TASS.
According to the Federal aviation administration, are currently undergoing thorough investigation of all the circumstances of the accident that occurred during the flight Los Angeles – Shanghai. The crew of the aircraft owned by Delta Air Lines, after departure from the airport of Los Angeles, gave the alarm. Then returned to point of departure and landed safely.
As explained by representatives of the FAA, there are special rules for discharge of fuel from aircraft, the following or from any major airport in the USA. According to these rules, the fuel is allowed to drop over a pre-allocated away from residential areas. This is usually done at high altitude, prior to the contact with the ground the fuel had sprayed.
Delta Air Lines, explained the actions of the crew of the aircraft encountered an emergency situation, demanding to get rid of the fuel in order to reduce the weight of the liner before planting.
