Two planes crash on tarmac at Heathrow Airport

LONDON: Two passenger planes collided on the tarmac of Heathrow Airport on Saturday.

According to reports, the incident involved a Virgin Atlantic 787 and a British Airways Airbus A350. The collision occurred as the Virgin aircraft was being guided by a tug away from the terminal building.

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Witnesses reported that a tug was pushing back the Virgin Atlantic plane when its wing collided with the tail of a nearby British Airways aircraft. The Virgin aircraft had completed a flight and was being towed to a different part of the airfield with no passengers on board.

Airport authorities claim that despite the collision, both aircraft sustained only minor damages.

A spokesperson for Virgin Atlantic stated that his company is committed to prioritising the “safety” of customers and crew members. The spokesperson announced that an investigation into the incident has been launched, and the affected aircraft has been removed from service for thorough “maintenance checks”. Despite the incident, Virgin Atlantic’s “flying programme was not disrupted”.

Similarly, the British Airways aircraft involved in the collision is currently being assessed by engineering teams. According to a statement from the company, British Airways provided an alternative aircraft to limit the impact on its customers.

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Photo evidence shared on social media platforms depicts emergency services rushing to the scene of the collision. In a statement, Heathrow Airport stated that emergency services and airport authorities quickly coordinated their response to the incident.

Meanwhile, The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has taken notice of the incident.