Passengers rushed off United Airlines flight at LAX after engine fire

Passengers were forced to evacuate a United Airlines flight at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after reports on an engine fire on board the aircraft on Monday.

Flight UA 2127 had to return to LAX after taking off en route to Newark after smoke began pouring from the aircraft.

Dramatic footage showed the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner deploying emergency evacuation slides on the runway at LAX as smoke is seen billowing from the side of the aircraft.

Passengers were seen sliding out of the plane to safety before dashing across the runway.

Passengers were seen escaping the aircraft via emergency slides. Citizen Los Angeles

One passenger received a minor cut to their finger, but no other injuries were reported.

The California Post has approached United Airlines and LAX for further details.