Two planes 'clip' each other on Dublin Airport runway
There are reports that two planes have come into contact on the ground at Dublin Airport this morning.
It is understood two Ryanair planes "clipped each other" in the incident on a taxiway in the airport - there are no reports of any injuries.
Witnesses at the scene have shared photos on social media which appear to show damage to the wings of both aircraft.
The damage @DublinAirport @Ryanair pic.twitter.com/DLD3sEQDPN
— Emily Carroll (@EmzCarr) October 7, 2014
The Irish Aviation Authority says emergency services attended the scene and the Air Accident Investigation Unit will now conduct a further investigation into the incident.
The airport said there will be some short delays at the airport as a result, although a spokesperson for the Dublin Airport Authority says the airport remains "fully operational", and any disruption will be minor.
Ryanair says they were under the instruction of Air Traffic Control at the time.
In a statement, Ryanair said the two aircraft were "taxiing slowly to the runway" when "the winglet of one aircraft appears to have scraped the tail of the other."
The airline said it was working with authorities to restore full service, and apologised for the inconvenience caused.
Dublin Airport is fully operational following ground incident a short while ago. Some minor delays as a result.
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) October 7, 2014
The IAA is advising customers to check with their airlines directly before travelling to the airport this morning.
"Dublin Airport is now fully operational, although passengers may anticipate some delays as a result of this morning's incident and are asked to check with their airlines directly for further information," the authority said in a statement.
