WA FIFO workers stranded after plane near miss in Paraburdoo

FIFO workers have been left stranded in WA’s north after two planes nearly collided on the Paraburdoo Airport runway.

FIFO workers have been left stranded in WA’s north after their plane nearly collided with another plane on the runway. Picture: Nine News Perth

FIFO workers have been left stranded in WA’s north after their plane nearly collided with another plane on the runway.

The near-miss happened about 4.30pm at Paraburdoo Airport on Wednesday.

A Qantas 717 plane was reportedly on the runway preparing to depart when it nearly collided with another jet.

About 100 fly-in, fly-out workers have been left stranded.

The airline told Seven News it was currently looking at options for those customers.

Originally published as WA FIFO workers stranded after plane near miss in Paraburdoo