Two airliners collide while taxiing at London-Heathrow airport

A Korean Air Boeing 777 and an Icelandair Boeing 757 were involved in a ground collision at London-Heathrow Airport.

The Boeing 777-300ER, registered HL7782, was taxiing for departure as it was about to carry out Korean Air Flight KE908 to Seoul-Incheon Airport (ICN).

The Boeing 757-256, registered TF-FIK, was parked after performing Icelandair Flight FI454 from Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport (KEF).

The left-hand wingtip of the Boeing 777 came into contact with the rudder of the Boeing 757 and sliced through it before coming to a stop.

“No injuries have been reported but emergency services are attending to ensure all passengers and crew are safe and well,” an airport spokesperson told local media.

No major traffic disruptions have been reported. An investigation was opened to determine the cause of the incident.