Power bank explodes in Melbourne Qantas lounge, 150 evacuated
Power bank explodes in Melbourne Qantas lounge, 150 evacuated
An overheated power bank exploded in a passenger's pocket at Melbourne's Qantas business lounge, prompting evacuations and a safety review of battery rules.
A safety incident at Melbourne airport left a passenger burned and dozens evacuated after a power bank overheated and exploded in his pocket inside the Qantas business lounge in the international terminal. The blast created smoke in the room as staff moved to evacuate the area, with about 150 people evacuated as a precaution while emergency crews responded. The man sustained burns to his leg and fingers and received attention from paramedics on site before being transported to hospital for further assessment.
