A devastating accident occurred early Tuesday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when a Delta airplane tire exploded during a maintenance procedure. Tragically, two workers lost their lives, and another person sustained serious injuries.

The incident happened in the maintenance area of the airport shortly after 5 am. The Delta aircraft, which had arrived from Las Vegas on Sunday night, was undergoing tire changes when the explosion occurred.

Delta Air Lines has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of its team members. The airline has offered full support to the families of the deceased and the injured worker. Delta also praised the quick response of emergency teams on the scene.

Despite the explosion, airport operations remain unaffected, and flights have not been disrupted. The airline and local authorities are collaborating to determine the cause of the explosion and prevent future occurrences.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has shared his condolences with the families of the victims and hopes for a swift recovery for the injured. Emergency services are actively managing the situation and investigating the incident.