(CNS): The runway at the Owen Roberts International Airport in George Town was closed for several hours on Thursday as a result of an aircraft losing an engine during the run up to take-off. Officials have not yet confirmed the details, however other sources report that a Delta flight bound for Atlanta this afternoon blew an engine as it began its take off and was forced to make an emergency stop before lift-off. It is understood that debris from the lost engine littered the runway which is why the airport had to closed to other aircraft for several hours. CNS has contacted the airports authority and is awaiting details on the incident.