Ryanair jet from UK crashes into barrier on runway at Greek airport wrecking the Boeing 737’s wing after suffering ‘severe turbulence’ during flight

A Ryanair flight from London crashed into a barrier after landing at a Greek airport, leaving passengers terrified.

The Boeing 737, which had departed London Stansted Airport on Wednesday morning, suffered ‘severe turbulence’ during the flight before it landed and collided with a barrier at Kalamata International Airport, leaving the jet’s wing wrecked.

Emergency services rushed to the scene, but passengers were told to stay on the plane despite fire concerns. 

Images show the damage made to the plane, with the wing appearing to be torn. 

A spokesperson for Ryanair told MailOnline that the flight was taxiing when ‘the wing tip came in contact with a fence at Kalamata Airport.

‘The aircraft subsequently continued to stand, and passengers disembarked normally. 

‘The aircraft then underwent the required inspections and maintenance prior to its return to service.’ 

Passengers onboard the plane reportedly heard a ‘loud banging sound’, but were told to remain seated until emergency services arrived, The Sun reports. 

A Ryanair flight from London crashed into a barrier after landing at a Greek airport

‘With the wing damaged the way it was, why wouldn’t you evacuate the plane first?’.

‘Everyone was scared – it was the fact they said wait on the plane even though there was clearly a risk of fire.’

This is a breaking news story, more to follow.