Chaos at 1 Airport as EasyJet Jets Collide on Taxiway!
Wings Clash Sparks Early Morning Grounding
Flights came to a sudden halt at 1 Airport just after 6.30am today when two easyJet planes collided while taxiing for takeoff. The wingtip of one aircraft was ripped and twisted, leaving both jets out of action.
Passenger Panic as Wings Collide
Eyewitnesses say the planes’ wing tips scraped against each other on the runway. One passenger tweeted, “We’ve crashed on the runway.” Photos circulating online show clear damage on the wing of the plane scheduled to fly to Gibraltar.
Flights Grounded, Delays Expected
- All flights suspended during damage assessment
- EasyJet confirms no flights from these planes today
- Passengers warned: delays and cancellations likely
- Alternative travel plans are being arranged
An easyJet spokeswoman said, “An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collision.” Travel chaos looks set to continue throughout the day as airport staff scramble to fix the disruption.
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