US passengers frantically evacuate plane via emergency slide as smoke billows

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Passengers on a US domestic flight were forced to evacuate onto a runway due to a brake fire just ahead of the plane taking off in Denver, the airline stated. American Airlines Flight 3023 was departing for Miami on Saturday but "experienced a mechanical issue" while accelerating ahead of takeoff at Denver International Airport and 173 passengers and six crew "deplaned safely".

Blown tires and the deceleration of the plane while braking resulted in an isolated brake fire, which was extinguished by city firefighters. One passenger sustained a minor injury and was taken to a hospital for evaluation. 

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