Emergency at Heathrow Terminal 5 After Tug Collides with Aircraft
Chaos erupted at Heathrow Airport tonight as an airport tug crashed into a plane on the stand at Terminal 5 around 10pm. Emergency crews rushed to the scene after the tug scraped the side of an aircraft during taxiing and stand movements.
Full Emergency Declared as Crews Respond
A source at Heathrow confirmed a full emergency was declared following the collision. The airport confirmed emergency teams are “attending to ensure all passengers and crew are safe and well.”
Five emergency vehicles with flashing blue lights were spotted on the tarmac responding to the incident.
Flight Grounded Amid Technical Issues
The aircraft involved has reportedly suffered a technical problem. “The captain hasn’t said much,” an insider revealed. “The crew are staying quiet, and there’s no chance this flight will take off tonight.”
More updates to follow as the situation unfolds.
