Several injured in Boeing 787 nose-gear collapse in Frankfurt

"Passengers had not yet boarded," a company spokesperson said in an emailed statement, adding that crew members and ground staff were on board ⁠the aircraft at the time of the incident, which was first reported by Bloomberg News.

"Several staff members were injured and are currently receiving medical treatment," the company added.

A Boeing spokesperson said the company was aware of the incident and was supporting its customer but offered no further detail.

A Reuters photographer saw multiple emergency vehicles ‌parked ⁠around the two-engine widebody aircraft, which partly lay on its belly.

The incident occurred at 12:45 p.m. (1045 GMT), and the jet was scheduled to depart for Los Angeles as flight ⁠LH450, Lufthansa said.

"We are currently investigating the exact circumstances with the relevant authorities," the company added.

The 787, of which Lufthansa operates ⁠the 787-9 variant, is a relatively new addition for the group, which is planning to gradually phase ⁠out less efficient jets and simplify its fleet.