Delta and Air Canada planes collide on runway at LAX
Delta and Air Canada planes collide on runway at LAX

A Delta Air Lines flight was taxiing for departure at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Tuesday when its left wing clipped the horizontal stabilizer of an Air Canada plane.

Incident details

The collision occurred on the runway at the major international airport. The Air Canada flight was being towed when it stopped short of its gate, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Response and impact

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the incident. No injuries have been reported. The collision caused disruption to airport operations, but further details are awaited.