Delta Passengers Evacuate Flight Via Slide in Atlanta After Engine Issue

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Passengers aboard a Delta jet in Atlanta were forced to evacuate the aircraft using a slide on Friday morning following an engine issue, airline officials said.

"Delta's flight crew followed established procedures to suspend the takeoff of flight 2668 from Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) after an indication of an engine issue," Delta Air Lines said in a statement.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.

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