Qantas plane damaged in LA
Almost 300 passengers were evacuated from a Qantas jet in Los Angeles after it collided with a luggage cart early today.
The accident, involving a Boeing 747-400 from Sydney, happened about 11.10am LA time (4.20am AEST).
A Qantas spokesman said the 288 passengers on board left the plane via stairs onto the runway.
The spokesman said engineers were inspecting the aircraft, but the cause of the mishap was unknown.
One of the engines is believed to have been damaged.
Graham Muldoon
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