Investigation after plane leaves taxiway at Stornoway airport

Passengers were taken by bus back to the terminal building

An investigation is under way after a plane bound for Glasgow veered off the taxiway at Stornoway Airport on Lewis.

Flybe said the aircraft went on to the grass after its wheels made contact with taxiway lights while turning on Sunday evening.

Emergency services were alerted but none of the three crew or 29 passengers on board flight BE2975 was hurt.

A spokesman for the airline said the plane was undergoing an engineering inspection.

Passengers were bussed back to the terminal and those who required it were provided with overnight accommodation.

Most were all able to travel on flights on Monday.

The spokesman said: "Flybe and Eastern Airways sincerely apologise to its passengers for the inconvenience experienced the safety of its passengers and crew is the airlines' number one priority at all times."

A spokesman for Highlands and Islands Airports (Hial) said: "We are working closely with the airline to ensure the aircraft is safely returned to service as soon as possible.

"The plane is currently secure and airport operations continue to operate normally."