Two workers from Delta Airlines were reportedly killed in a terrifying tire explosion at the Atlanta Airport yesterday.
According to reports from local media outlets, the two victims were pronounced dead on the spot but the third victim was rushed to a nearby hospital after sustaining critical injuries.
The horrifying incident arose while the plane was undergoing a tire exchange procedure that is usually considered a routine practice for planes when and if needed.
Now, loved ones are mourning the loss of these two workers who were described as senior and talented individuals on the Delta engineering team.
They included 58-year-old Mirko Marweg and 37-year-old Luis Aldarando Jr who died when the tire blew up into their face while it was being changed at the airport at 5 am.
Another worker was so injured but the extent of the injuries, the nature of the explosion, and how the workers were killed is still unknown.
A complete investigation is taking place as the loved ones demand answers regarding the tragedy that was beyond heartbreaking to learn.
The explosion reportedly took place in the maintenance area of the airport and no passengers were nearby. The plane arrived from Las Vegas a day before.