EasyJet planes clip wings in Manchester Airport collision

Two planes have collided on the airfield at Manchester Airport.

The EasyJet aircraft clipped wings during taxiing at about 06:30 BST, an airport spokesman said. There have been no reports of injuries.

Passengers have since disembarked from both planes which had been due to take off for Paris and Gibraltar respectively.

Flights have resumed at the airport following a brief suspension for a safety assessment which found minor damage to the planes.

Tynisha Chaudhry, who was on the Gibraltar-bound flight with her partner, compared the collision to a car crash.

“We felt the whole plane shudder – it was a massive hit.”

She said “a lot of fire engines” and other safety staff attended the scene, as passengers waited onboard during inspections.

The atmosphere among passengers was “okay” but some younger passengers and their parents became “tense” before they were allowed to return to the terminal, she added.

An EasyJet spokesperson said: “EasyJet can confirm that the wing tips of two aircraft came into contact whilst taxiing to the runway at Manchester Airport this morning.

“The aircraft returned to stand to disembark customers who have been provided with refreshment vouchers whilst replacement aircraft are arranged to operate the flights.

“We apologise to customers for the delay to their flights.

“The safety of our passengers and crew is our highest priority.”