Plane hit by luggage cart at O'Hare airport; Aeromexico passengers forced to evacuate, CPD says

Saturday, December 16, 2023
CHICAGO (WLS) -- More than 100 passengers of an Aeromexico flight were forced to evacuate after the plane was struck by a luggage cart at O'Hare International Airport Friday night.

Chicago police said the cart that was being driven by a worker, struck the left engine.

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It happened while the plane was parked at the gate at around 11:52 p.m.

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The passengers were safely removed with no injuries reported, police said.

ABC7 has reached out to Aeromexico Airlines for more details on the flight.
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