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 Melbourneâs Tullamarine Airport.
The incident occurred as the Boeing 737 was being towed to a hangar for maintenance on Sunday night.
âIt appears to have become disconnected from the tug vehicle, causing the tug to impact the side of the aircraft,â a Virgin Australia spokesperson said.
The tug hit the side of the plane, tearing a large gash.
Repairs were under way on Monday.
âThere were no passengers on board,â a Melbourne Airport spokesman told News Corp.
âAn investigation is under way, and the relevant authorities have been notified.â
No disruption was expected in Virgin Australiaâs schedule on Monday.
