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The portable power bank overheated and started smoking aboard an HK Express flight (AFP/Getty)

A 60-year-old female passenger suffered hand burns after a portable power bank overheated and started smoking aboard an HK Express flight from Hong Kong to South Korea .

The incident occurred on Flight UO676 before landing at Jeju Airport as the passenger was retrieving the device from a bag stored beneath her seat.

Cabin crew swiftly activated safety protocols by placing the “exploding portable battery” in a heat-resistant fire containment bag and submerging it in water.

Emergency services met the aircraft on arrival to treat the passenger, with no further injuries reported among the 236 passengers and seven crew members on board.

HK Express apologised for the incident and reminded travellers of strict regulations that prohibit using or charging power banks during flights.

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