Dhaka: United Airlines confirmed on Friday (Sep 12) that two individuals suffered minor injuries after one of its flights was forced to make an emergency landing due to concerns over a possible fire in the cargo hold.

Flight 32, operated by a Boeing 737-800, was en route from Tokyo Narita Airport to Cebu in the Philippines when the incident occurred. The aircraft, carrying 135 passengers and seven crew members, was diverted to Kansai International Airport in Osaka as a precaution.

The airline stated that the injuries were minor and did not elaborate further on the condition of the affected individuals. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.

All passengers and crew onboard the jet were evacuated using the emergency slides, while the two injured were taken to the hospital, United said.

The carrier added that an initial maintenance check showed no indication of a fire on the airplane.

Agency could not reach the Kansai airport, local police and fire departments, the transport ministry via phone outside normal business hours.

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