Another plane ran into us: 2 planes hit Seattle Airport; videos capture what happened

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A mid-ground accident at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has left passengers wondering how two large planes could collide in such an unexpected fashion.

On Wednesday, a Japan Airlines plane struck a parked Delta Air Lines airplane while taxiing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The impact caused the Japanese aircraft’s wing to become trapped in the tail of the parked Delta airliner.

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The crash occurred at about 10:17 a.m. on a taxi line connecting S Concourse to the airport’s south maintenance hangars. Port of Seattle Fire, Police, and SEA units reacted swiftly. There have been no injuries recorded. Airport authorities are collaborating with both airlines to safely deplane and transport passengers to the terminal.

Since the incident happened in a taxi lane, it won’t significantly affect flights. However, tourists should check with their carriers for any developments.

Videos of the incident have emerged online, with passengers and social media users responding in shock. Many people expressed their surprise at the unusual mid-ground collision, transforming the occurrence into a viral debate.

“Another jet sliced into our tail as we sat on the tarmac at SeaTac.” One witness described the incident as “very scary” on social media. The event left many people startled. “This is insane,” one person said, while another asked, “How is this possible?”

Another recounted the impact: “I’m sitting on the tarmac in #Seattle, and another jet just struck our wing. The airplane trembled. Loud. It was terrifying. I’m currently undergoing an examination.”

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