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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Natalie Wilson

Passenger suffers burn after power bank overheats on flight from China

HK Express is a subsidiary of Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways - (Getty Images)

A passenger suffered a burn to her hand after a power bank overheated and started smoking on an HK Express flight from China to South Korea.

Emergency services met Flight UO676 from Hong Kong to Jeju airport on Sunday after a portable battery started smoking before landing.

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