Virgin Australia planes clip wings on tarmac at Hobart Airport
Two Virgin Australia planes have clipped wings on the tarmac at Hobart Airport.
A witness, who chose to remain anonymous, told 7 News Online that the flight VA1531 to Sydney and flight VA1321 to Melbourne were both on the runway when they collided.
He said only minor damage was caused.
The planes were carrying passengers at the time, with both planes scheduled to depart after 10am.
"Both aircraft taxied back to the gates to let passengers disembark," the witness said, adding that the passengers were directed back inside the terminal to continue waiting.
"Lots (of passengers) are annoyed because there is no update/timeframe for a new aircraft/departure. Most people were told to collect their luggage from baggage collection, so most have left the terminal now, but a few still remain."
The runways are believed to still be open and operating, but both flights are listed as 'delayed' on the Hobart Airport departures list.
No injuries have been reported.
Virgin Australia confirmed the collision in a statement.
"Virgin Australia can confirm that two aircraft made light contact at the boarding gates at Hobart Airport," the statement said.
"There was no safety risk during this time and engineers are currently inspecting the aircraft.
"We apologise for the delay to passengers and are working hard to have them on their way as quickly as possible."
Replacement flights for the damaged aircrafts have been scheduled for 2pm.
Hobart Airport said passengers should expect minor delays.
"Services at Hobart Airport are continuing. There may be changes to some aircraft operations this afternoon and some flights may experience sight delays," a statement from the airport read.
