Emirates aircraft in 'minor contact' with plane on runway

Dubai: An Emirates aircraft was involved in a minor incident while taxing at Lagos airport.

An Emirates spokesperson said:  “Emirates can confirm that flight EK782 from Lagos to Dubai on July 6 made minor contact with the aircraft of another carrier while taxiing.”

No one was injured in the incident, which took place on Monday. The passengers were provided with hotel accommodation.

“All passengers and crew safely disembarked the aircraft, and were transferred back to the terminal after the incident," the spokesman added.

"Passengers were provided overnight hotel accommodation and were flown to Dubai on other Emirates services on July 7. Emirates apologises for any inconvenience caused.