Delta plane evacuated at Atlanta airport, 4 treated for minor injuries

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Emergency workers respond to a Delta flight that had to be evacuated on the tarmac due to an engine problem (Courtesy: Terry Katz via FOX 5 in Atlanta). (Supplied)

ATLANTA, Georgia (FOX 9) - A Delta Air Lines plane evacuation left four passengers injured after an engine problem caused a takeoff to be aborted. 

Delta plane evacuated

What we know:

Officials from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport confirmed four people were treated for minor injuries in the incident. Three were treated at the scene, while one was taken to a local hospital. 

The plane's takeoff was aborted shortly after 9 a.m. due to an engine problem, according to airport officials. 

Passengers deplaned from the Boeing 757-300 plane using emergency slides and were taken to a nearby concourse, according to a post on the airport's social media. 

There were reportedly 201 passengers on board the plane, which was bound for Minneapolis.

Airport officials added that their operations are delayed because of the severe weather and a ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been extended until 2 p.m. 

What they're saying:

A Delta Air Lines spokesperson shared the following statement with FOX 5 in Atlanta: 

"Nothing is more important than the safety of our people and customers, and we apologize to our customers for their experience. Our focus is to address their immediate needs and get them to their destinations safely."