At least five people were injured in a collision between a plane and a bus at Los Angeles International Airport.

A collision between a passenger bus and a commercial plane on the runway of Los Angeles International Airport late Friday left several people injured, officials said.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call to LAX around 10 p.m. where they found at least five people injured in the crash. The four were then taken to an area hospital, FOX 11 Los Angeles reported.

Authorities said the crash happened at low speed while an empty American Airlines A321 was being towed away from the gate.

“A plane being towed tonight from the gate to the parking lot collided with a shuttle bus, resulting in injuries to about 5 people. We thank our partners @LAFD for their prompt response and assistance to passengers from the bus. Other LAX operations remain normal,” LAX said in a statement.

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Several people were injured in a collision at Los Angeles International Airport on February 10, 2023.

Several people were injured in a collision at Los Angeles International Airport on February 10, 2023. (KTV)

Among the five injured were the driver of the tug, whose condition is assessed as moderate; the bus driver and two passengers, whose condition is assessed as satisfactory; and a LAX worker, according to the report.

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The collision took place in the nose of the plane, showed a video of the incident. The front of the bus was smashed and the windshield damaged.

The worker was the only one not taken to the hospital, LAFD said.

Among the injured is the driver of the tug, whose condition is assessed as moderate;  the bus driver and two passengers, whose condition is assessed as satisfactory;  and a LAX worker.

Among the injured is the driver of the tug, whose condition is assessed as moderate; the bus driver and two passengers, whose condition is assessed as satisfactory; and a LAX worker. (KTV)

General view of the LAX sign at Los Angeles International Airport on September 15, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

General view of the LAX sign at Los Angeles International Airport on September 15, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Aaron P./Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

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LAX remains open and operational despite the crash for all travelers in and out of the airport, FOX 11 reports.

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash.

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