ABC radio Australia reporting that an "explsion tore a hole in the aircraft"
Interview with passenegr indicates cabin crew did good job but once on the ground they were "left outside in the cold for 5 hours" shifted to a hotel then a few hours later went back to the airport to get on a delta flight where no tickets had been issued, so it was a free for all with the elderly left to "fend for themselves"
Channel Nine Australia has video of the sparks.
Qantas engine explodes mid-air
Mickjoebill