easyJet passengers forced off Lanzarote plane at airport after vehicle incident

Holidaymakers were evacuated from an easyJet plane as emergency crews rushed to the scene at Manchester Airport. The drama unfolded on Saturday morning (September 13) while the aircraft was gearing up to jet off from Terminal 1 to Lanzarote.

It's believed that the aircraft tug – the vehicle responsible for moving planes on the tarmac because they lack a reverse gear – bumped into the front wheels of the plane. The incident prompted a flurry of activity from emergency services.

Thankfully, no injuries to passengers have been reported, reports the Manchester Evening News . Those set to fly on flight EZY 2029 had to leave the plane and switch to a different one so safety inspections could be performed.

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