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Passengers on flight at Ronald Reagan airport evacuated following reports of smoke in cabin

MWAA officials say no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

WASHINGTON — Airports Authority Fire and Rescue crews were called to assist an aircraft at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Monday morning.

MWAA officials said around 9:40 a.m. American Airlines flight 5082 from Tallahassee, Florida declared an emergency due to reports of smoke in the cabin after landing at 9:36 a.m.

They said the plane stopped and evacuated passengers onto the airfield during the reported incident. Passengers were then bused to the terminal, according to American Airlines officials.

Crews were called to the scene to help with the evacuation and inspect the plane. American Airlines officials said their maintenance team is evaluating the aircraft.

At this time, no injuries were reported and no fire hazards were found on the plane.

Some airport passengers tweeted during the incident and said that other riders were being held on the tarmac due to the incident. 

This story is developing.

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