easyJet plane hit by lorry at Paris Orly « Euro Weekly News
An easyJet Airbus A320 on the tarmac at Paris Orly Airport — symbolising the recent collision with a lorry that caused major delays for UK travellers.
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Passengers hoping to jet off from Paris Orly on Monday were met with unexpected delays after a ground vehicle collided with an easyJet aircraft.
The incident unfolded in the early morning hours when a service lorry struck a parked Airbus A320, sparking concern and a full investigation.
Images from the scene show the lorry’s windscreen completely smashed, while the easyJet plane — thankfully empty at the time — sustained enough damage to be pulled from service. The 15-year-old aircraft was parked with no crew or passengers onboard when the accident occurred.
easyJet confirmed the incident, stating: “An airport vehicle struck an aircraft at Paris Orly while it was parked overnight. No passengers were onboard. The aircraft will now undergo inspections and repairs in line with manufacturer instructions.”
Flight cancellations and costly damage after Orly crash
According to reports, the aircraft was scheduled to complete up to six flights throughout the day. However, due to the crash, the plane remains grounded pending rigorous safety checks — causing a ripple effect of delays and forcing the airline to redraw flight plans.
An insider described the situation as “a major incident,” telling British media that the airline faces a repair bill likely to exceed £100,000. Emergency services responded quickly, and the airline launched an internal investigation to determine how the incident occurred.
Early reports suggest that the lorry driver may have mistakenly hit the accelerator instead of the brake, but this has yet to be officially confirmed.
UK travellers face second major transport disruption in a week
This mishap comes just days after another transport-related incident disrupted journeys near Gatwick Airport, where a vehicle struck a railway bridge, leading to widespread rail delays. Network Rail reminded the public that any suspected damage to infrastructure should be reported immediately, either via the number listed on bridge ID plates or, in urgent cases, to the police.
For now, travellers flying from Paris Orly are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates and allow extra time for airport procedures as investigations continue.
