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Ria Pathak

Aviation Accident And Incidents 2025 Continue As Virgin Plane In Melbourne Airport Collides With Tug Vehicle

A Virgin Australia Boeing 737 collided with a tug vehicle at Melbourne Airport during towing, causing visible damage but no injuries.

A Virgin Australia aircraft was involved in a ground collision at Melbourne Airport on Sunday evening, adding to a growing list of aviation incidents in 2025. According to reports, the Boeing 737 jet collided with a tug vehicle while being towed to a maintenance hangar at Tullamarine Airport.

The incident occurred around 8:40 pm and resulted in visible damage to the plane's fuselage, though no injuries were reported.

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