An Airbus A380 was badly broken on Wednesday after a truck received wedged beneath the superjumbo, investigators mentioned.
The Russian information company Interfax reported that the truck driver had a medical episode.
The incident occurred following an “acute, sudden deterioration” within the driver’s well being, a Domodedovo airport consultant instructed the outlet.
The Russian newspaper Mash mentioned on its Telegram channel that the 59-year-old driver suffered a stroke.
In a information launch, the Moscow Interregional Transport Prosecutors’ Workplace mentioned the flight to Dubai was canceled. It added that the automobile was transporting ingesting water when it collided with the aircraft.
An investigation would decide if any expenses ought to be laid.
Photos shared by the company present the A380‘s fuselage torn open by the truck.
Courtesy of Moscow Interregional Transport Prosecutor’s Workplace
In a press release shared with AeroTime, Emirates confirmed the aircraft was broken and no passengers had been on board.
“The plane is suspended from flights and its technical situation is being assessed,” it mentioned.
“All affected passengers have been rebooked on a later Emirates flight. Emirates regrets any inconvenience brought on, the security of its passengers and crew is of paramount significance.”Â
Emirates didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark from Enterprise Insider.
