A Ryanair flight narrowly avoided disaster as it narrowly avoided a crash with a fuel truck at Edinburgh Airport. Stunned passengers were evacuated from the plane, which was preparing to take off for Faro, Portugal. The incident occurred shortly after 10 am, with the aircraft already boarding and heading towards the runway. As it approached, the plane collided with a fuel truck, sparking an emergency response. One passenger recounted the harrowing experience, describing the pilot's attempt to downplay the situation over the intercom. The plane was deemed unusable, and passengers were temporarily stranded. Thankfully, no one was injured, and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was promptly alerted. Fire crews initially sent six appliances and specialist resources, but only one was required at the scene. Passengers were later transferred to a new Ryanair plane and given £3 vouchers to spend at the airport. However, one traveler expressed frustration, calling the situation an 'absolute joke'. Ryanair confirmed that the wing of the plane had collided with the fuel truck's cab, and a replacement aircraft was arranged for the flight to Faro. Despite the initial scare, the airport's operations were not significantly impacted, and flights resumed with minimal disruption.
