QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – Two aircraft collided at LaGuardia Airport on Friday night, officials say.

A United Airlines plane was stationary on the taxiway when another plane ‘made contact’ with the tail of United Flight 434, a spokesperson for the airline said.

Hundreds of passengers were onboard the aircraft when the incident occurred, but no injuries were reported.

United Airlines stated that they are working to get customers to their destinations as quickly as possible.

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