Video: Moscow-Yerevan Flight Interrupts Takeoff, Passengers Evacuated

At Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, the Moscow-Yerevan flight interrupted its takeoff due to an indication of smoke in the cockpit. According to RIA Novosti, the alarm sounded when the aircraft was already on the runway. Following the alarm, the plane halted its takeoff, and passengers were evacuated using an inflatable slide.

According to updated information, 8 individuals were injured, with two of them requiring hospitalization.

In total, there were 187 people on board. A backup aircraft is being prepared for the Yerevan flight. It is important to note that this concerns flight number 4477, which was operated by a Boeing 737. The aircraft was scheduled to take off at 00:45 Moscow time.