Two regional jets collide on taxiway at LaGuardia airport

Endeavor Air-operated Delta Connection regional jets made contact on a LaGuardia Airport taxiway Wednesday night, according to CNN.

The arriving plane from Charlotte struck the nose of another plane preparing to depart for Roanoke, Virginia, at low speed. Delta reported that the arriving flight carried 57 passengers while the departing one carried 28. All passengers were transported to the terminal after the incident and the airline provided hotel rooms and meals for them.

One flight attendant injured their knee, and another individual was taken to the hospital, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Officials reported no other injuries, and airport operations continued without disruption.

Delta said it will work with authorities to investigate the incident and emphasizes that passenger and crew safety remains its top priority.