A collision occurred between a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane and a water supply vehicle at the Karachi airport, affecting the scheduled additional flight PK-8300 from Karachi to Islamabad.
The mishap resulted in damage to the ATR aircraft when the water supply vehicle accidentally struck it on the tarmac. Fortunately, no casualties were reported among the passengers who were awaiting boarding in the flight's lounge.
Following the collision, the authorities decided to cancel the flight to Islamabad. The damaged plane was immediately taken to the engineering department for a thorough inspection to assess the extent of the damage and ensure necessary repairs are carried out.
Passengers who were scheduled to travel on PK-8300 were reassigned to alternative flights to minimize inconvenience. PIA officials have assured that arrangements are being made to accommodate affected passengers on other flights departing for Islamabad.
The incident has prompted an investigation to determine the cause of the collision and to prevent similar incidents in the future. Airport and airline authorities are coordinating to ensure safety protocols are reinforced and operational disruptions are minimized.
