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Exactly how did the wings of two planes collide at Manchester Airport?
There was drama at Manchester Airport this morning (August 15), as two planes 'clipped wings' shortly before they were due to take off. The easyJet planes, one bound for Gibraltar and one for Paris, were on their way to the runway when they made contact with each other at around 6.30am. Airport fire crews and specialist workers responded, and all flights were temporarily halted as a precaution while safety checks took place. READ MORE: M62 traffic: Long queues following THREE incidents READ MORE: Man wanted for kidnapping found seriously injured in street Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here Staff could be seen picking up pieces of debris from the airfield. Whilst workers on a cherry picker could also be seen examining one plane's wing tip, part of which came off. The jets eventually returned to the stand and passengers were disembarked with new aircraft secured for their flights. The Manchester Evening News has taken a detailed look at what happened So what exactly has happened here? After leaving the terminal planes travel along a long-running taxiway. Between this and the runway, are what look like 'spurs', which sit at a 45 degree angle to the taxiway. These small lanes form the route planes take to the runway, and are where planes will wait before being given the all-clear to take off. In this incident, it is understood there were two planes waiting on one 'spur', which the M.E.N. understands is not and unusual. According to reports, the rearmost of these two had come to a halt with its wing slightly overhanging the main section of the taxiway. The wing of another plane, coming along the main section of the taxiway, is then understood to have collided with this overhanging bit of wing. What have passengers said? Passengers have described a 'bang', a 'thud' and the planes 'shaking' and 'vibrating' following the impact. Phil Aspin, who was on the was on the Gibraltar-bound plane, said the other aircraft 'went straight into the side of us.' "We were just stationary at the time," he said. "There was a massive thud, and the whole plane shook. "My friend who was sitting next to the wing saw a piece of it fly across his window. There were lots of bits of wing on the floor, then a guy came and picked them up. "It was a bit surreal. The pilot was talking to us at the time, saying we'd be taking off soon, then he went silent for a bit. He then said 'there has been some sort of incident, and we're going to have to assess it.'" Mr Aspin said both planes looked 'pretty done for.' Tynisha Chaudhry, who was on the same aircraft, said: "We were sat stationary when we felt it. It felt like being rear-ended in a car crash. It was a massive thud. A big bang. It came from nowhere on the right-hand side. The plane felt like it moved to the left. "I was resting my head on the wall next to the window and it came off the wall. It was like a recoil. We just weren't expecting it. "I looked out and could see there was another plane and that the wings had clipped. It was quite shocking." Greg Cawood, who was on the Paris-bound plane, said: "It felt like we were braking really hard. Like someone had slammed the brakes on a car. We then came to a stop. "There was a bit of vibration, but planes do vibrate, so I initially didn't think anything was untoward." He said they were initially told it was a 'technical issue' before being told there had been a 'strike' with the wing of another aircraft. A passenger on one of the aircraft told the M.E.N that their pilot had told passengers that 'the other plane was not quite where it should be.' Who is responsible for different parts of the airport process? Investigations are currently underway as to exactly how the two planes came to collide on the taxiway, but the M.E.N. understands there was nothing unusual reported in how either plane was dispatched from its terminal. Usually, once all passengers have safely boarded an aircraft, a signal is issued to the airline or the pilot informing them they can proceed to the runway. They are told by the airport which part of the runway to head towards, and which route they should take to get there. Once the plane reaches the runway, it becomes the responsibility of air traffic control - which will dictate when it is safe for an aircraft to take off. So what happens now? EasyJet said that an 'immediate investigation has been launched to understand what happened.' The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) - who investigate 'civil aircraft accidents and serious incidents' in the UK - said they have been notified about the incident. A spokesperson told the M.E.N: "The Air Accident Investigations Branch has been notified of the incident and is assessing its response.' The Manchester Evening News understands that both planes were released as normal prior to the collision. What have an easyJet said? They said in a statement: "EasyJet can confirm that the wing tips of two aircraft came into contact whilst taxiing to the runway at Manchester Airport this morning. "The aircraft returned to stand to disembark customers who have been provided with refreshment vouchers whilst replacement aircraft are arranged to operate the flights. "We apologise to customers for the delay to their flights. "The safety of our passengers and crew is our highest priority.' An airline spokesperson said they were unable to go into the specifics of the incident or comment further while an investigation is ongoing.
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Woman and children escape house fire as emergency services descend on street
Emergency services raced out to a Rochdale street after a house fire broke out. Firefighters and paramedics descended on Bury Road at around 1.50am this morning (August 15). Four fire engines attended the incident, while multiple ambulances were seen in attendance at the scene. READ MORE: M62 traffic LIVE updates amid long queues following THREE incidents READ MORE: Manchester Airport flights stopped after two easyJet planes clip wings in crash One person was given first aid after escaping the fire, before being handed over to paramedics for further treatment. Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here The Manchester Evening News understands a woman escaped the fire through a window, while two children also got out of the property. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At around 1.50am on Friday, August 15, four fire engines from Rochdale, Heywood, Chadderton and Littleborough attended a house fire on Bury Road in Rochdale. "Firefighters used breathing apparatus and two hose reels to extinguish the fire. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE "They also provided first aid to one person, who was handed over to the care of the North West Ambulance Service." --- For the latest stories and breaking news visit Get the latest headlines, features and analysis that matter to you by signing up to our various Manchester Evening News newsletters here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to stay up to date with the latest. Follow us on X @mennewsdesk for all the latest stories and updates on breaking incidents from across the region and beyond, as well as on our Facebook page here. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our newsdesk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it.
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Sonic boom over Essex as RAF scrambled to intercept private jet on way to Stansted
A sonic boom has rung out close to London after the RAF rushed to an incident. A loud boom was heard across areas of Essex, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire at around 11.30am on Friday morning. The RAF confirmed that the sound was created by three Typhoon fighter aircraft that had been sent to investigate a civilian plane that was not in contact with air traffic control. The flight which was travelling from Nice was escorted to Stansted Airport by the RAF. A sonic boom sound rings out when an object moves quicker than the speed of sound. The aircraft displaces the air and creates pressure waves that become compressed and are then released in a shockwave. An aircraft flying at 20,000ft would create a sonic boom cone 20 miles wide. An RAF spokesperson said: "We can confirm that RAF Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon fighter aircraft from RAF Coningsby were launched today to investigate a civilian aircraft which was not in contact with air traffic control, communications were re-established and the aircraft was safely escorted to Stansted. "The Typhoons are returning to base." People across parts of Essex reported hearing a loud bang after the jets were authorised to travel at supersonic speed. Essex Police said: 'A flight has been escorted into Stansted Airport after it lost contact with the ground. 'We were called at around 11.40am today. 'Contact was re-established with the plane, which had been travelling from Nice, and was escorted into the airport by RAF aircraft. 'On the ground our officers determined there was nothing of concern.'
