Source: Simon Hradecky | www.avherald.com

A Laser Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-83, registration YV3465 performing flight QL-943 from Maracaibo to Caracas (Venezuela) with 91 people on board, had landed safely on Caracas’ runway 10L and had taxied to the apron, when upon reaching the gate the emergency slides were deployed and an evacuation was carried out due to smoke on board. A number of passengers received minor injuries as result of the (disorderly) evacuation.

Medical services deployed and took a number of passengers to local hospitals.

Videos show passengers sliding down with their luggage and falling down, luggage sliding down hitting other passenger, one woman remained on the floor after falling and was taken away.

Nonetheless, the airport reported there were no injuries.

Venezuela’s Ministry of Interior reported the flight with 91 people was destined for Santo Domingo.

Passengers reported they were just arriving from Maracaibo when the smoke appeared in the cabin and the slides were suddenly deployed.

The airline did not yet comment on the occurrence.

The occurrence aircraft was able to depart for Santo Domingo with a delay of about 3 hours.