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Created: 2025-07-27 22:11:47 UTC

A Virgin Australia XXX has been significantly damaged on its side fuselage after hitting a tow vehicle at Melbourne Airport.

The aircraft disconnected and hit the tug from the side at about 8:40pm on Sunday while it was being towed to the hangar for scheduled maintenance.

A Melbourne Airport spokesperson said no passengers were on board and no ground staff were injured.

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