Gurgaon Man's Ankle Shattered on Indigo Flight After Slipping on Wet Ramp

As he was disembarking the plane, he slipped on a wet ramp and fell, severely injuring his ankle
The ramp was not properly secured, and there were no warning signs or personnel to assist passengers. (Image: X/@ratnenduray)
The ramp was not properly secured, and there were no warning signs or personnel to assist passengers. (Image: X/@ratnenduray)
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A harrowing incident occurred on an Indigo flight, leaving a Gurgaon man with a shattered ankle. The passenger, who wishes to remain anonymous, narrated his life-altering experience. As he was disembarking the plane, he slipped on a wet ramp and fell, severely injuring his ankle. On the day of the incident, the passenger was traveling from Delhi to Mumbai on an Indigo flight.

The passenger underwent surgery and is currently recovering. However, he is still grappling with the physical and emotional trauma of the incident. The passenger has blamed the airline for the incident, stating that the ramp was not properly secured, and there were no warning signs or personnel to assist passengers.
He is still grappling with the physical and emotional trauma (Representational Image: Unsplash)
He is still grappling with the physical and emotional trauma (Representational Image: Unsplash)

On Aug 14 early morning I landed in Delhi's T2 on an IndiGo flight from Chennai. As is most common with them, no aerobridge was given, and instead they asked everyone to deboard using their ramps.

Ratnendu Ray, Passenger

Indigo Airlines has responded to the incident, stating that they are investigating the matter and are in touch with the passenger. The airline has also offered to provide assistance to the passenger during his recovery.

The passenger has expressed dissatisfaction with the airline's response, stating that they have not taken adequate responsibility for the incident
The passenger's experience has been met with widespread sympathy (Representational Image: Unsplash)
The passenger's experience has been met with widespread sympathy (Representational Image: Unsplash)

The passenger emphasized concerns about the safety and security of passengers on flights. The passenger has called for stricter safety protocols to be put in place to prevent such incidents in the future and the need for airlines to take greater responsibility for the safety and well-being of their passengers.

Many social media people have expressed concern about the safety of air travel and the need for greater accountability from airlines. The passenger's experience has been met with widespread sympathy and outrage on social media.

In response to the incident, Indigo Airlines has stated that they are taking steps to improve safety protocols and prevent such incidents in the future. The airline has also offered to provide additional training to their staff on safety procedures.

However, the passenger has stated that he will continue to pursue action against the airline to ensure that they take greater responsibility for the safety and well-being of their passengers.

(Input From Various Sources)

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The ramp was not properly secured, and there were no warning signs or personnel to assist passengers. (Image: X/@ratnenduray)
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