Virgin plane damaged in tarmac incident
A large gash can be seen in the plane's side after the incident. Photo: Seven Network screen grab
A Virgin Australia plane has been damaged after colliding with a towing vehicle at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport.
The incident occurred as the Boeing 737 was being towed to a hangar for maintenance on Sunday night.
“It appears to have become disconnected from the tug vehicle, causing the tug to impact the side of the aircraft,” a Virgin Australia spokesperson said.
The tug hit the side of the plane, tearing a large gash.
Repairs were under way on Monday.
“There were no passengers on board,” a Melbourne Airport spokesman told News Corp.
“An investigation is under way, and the relevant authorities have been notified.”
No disruption was expected in Virgin Australia’s schedule on Monday.
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