A reported tire explosion at a Delta Air Lines facility next to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport killed two people and injured another on Monday morning.
The Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified those killed in the accident on Tuesday as Mirko Marweg, 58, of Stone Mountain, and Luis Aldarondo, 37, of Newnan.
Delta spokesperson Anthony Black shared with NBC News that Delta would not be releasing any details about the employees at this time, though it did confirm the deaths and injuries in an earlier statement.
“The Delta family is heartbroken at the loss of two team members and the injury of another following an incident this morning at the Atlanta Technical Operations Maintenance facility (TOC 3),” the statement said. “We have extended our full support to family members and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time.”
The incident reportedly involved “a wheel component” just after 5 a.m., according to a spokesperson. No other information was available from the airline at this time.
An investigation has been launched into the incident and Delta said it is working with local authorities to find out exactly what happened.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, a union representing workers at the airport, cited reports of a tire explosion, NBC News reported.
“As a union dedicated to the well-being and safety of our members and the broader community, we will offer our resources to all those impacted by this tragic event,” the union said. “We stand in unity with Delta workers during this difficult time, and we call on Delta and the relevant authorities to quickly launch a thorough investigation into how this happened.”
The airport shared in a statement that its “prayers are with the families affected by the tragic incident.”
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens shared on X that first responders in the city were “working diligently to address the situation.”
“I offer my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased Delta employees,” Dickens wrote on X. “My thoughts are also with those who were injured, and I hope for their swift and full recovery.”