Planes collide on airport tarmac

Two Delta Airlines aircraft have collided on the tarmac at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

Delta spokeswoman Chris Kelly Singley said a plane headed to Minneapolis and one headed to Atlanta struck each other before take-off. Ms Singley said there were no injuries.

A Chicago Fire Department spokesman said the two planes were backing away from loading gates when they collided.

It was not immediately clear which parts of the aircraft made contact. However, officials say the planes incurred minor damage.

Ms Singley said the passengers would be placed on later flights.