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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Natalie Wilson

Emirates flight cancelled after colliding with fuel truck at Manchester airport

An Emirates aircraft was grounded at Manchester Airport after being struck by a fuel truck last Friday.

The parked Airbus A380 was hit by the ground vehicle at the gate while preparing to depart for Dubai, damaging one of its engine covers.

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