Southwest plane's wing hits bus near O'Hare airport gate: spokesperson

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Southwest Airlines plane's wing hit a bus at O'Hare airport Tuesday afternoon, an airline spokesperson said.

The lower portion of Flight 2176's wingtip hit a bus near the gate area, the spokesperson said.



No one was injured, and the aircraft sustained minor damage, the spokesperson said.

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The plane returned to the gate, and passengers were able to get off normally.



"We apologize for any inconvenience and will accommodate our Las Vegas-bound Customers on another aircraft," Southwest said in a statement. "Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Customers and Employees."

The airline is working with local authorities to investigate.