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Burst tyre on private jet causes delays at Cork Airport

Cork Airport experienced some 'minor' disruption following the incident
Cork Airport experienced some 'minor' disruption following the incident

A number of flights at Cork Airport were cancelled today after the nose wheel of a private jet burst on the runway.

A spokesperson for Cork Airport confirmed it experienced some "minor" disruption following the incident.

A crane was used to remove the jet from the runway following the incident, which took place before the plane's departure.

No injuries have been reported.

A number of flights were cancelled and passengers were advised that there will be some delays and told to check the status of flights this evening with their airline.