Frontier Airlines plane reportedly hits pedestrian during takeoff in Denver

Frontier Airlines said ​that one ​of its passenger jets had ​reportedly struck a pedestrian late on Friday on the runway at ‌Denver ⁠International ⁠Airport while taking off for ​Los Angeles. Smoke was reported in the ​cabin of the Airbus A321 and the pilots aborted ​takeoff, the company ⁠said.

Frontier ‌said the ​flight ​was carrying 224 passengers ⁠and seven crew members, and was ​safely evacuated. The airline ​gave no details on the pedestrian who was struck. It said it was investigating the incident ‌and gathering more information in coordination with the airport ​and ​other safety ⁠authorities.

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At least one passenger had a minor injury and everyone onboard ​the plane was being evaluated, ABC News said.