Spicejet airlines has decided to discontinue its services as soon as possible from Surat airport after one of its aircraft was severly damaged when a buffalo came in its way when the flight was preparing to take off to Delhi. The incident happened on Thursday night.

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None of the 146 passenger and crew members are said to have been injured, the officials said. " The decision was taken as the flight sustained severe damage which will cost the company a bomb amount of money to repair" said an airline source.

The incident happened when flight no SG 622 from Surat to New Delhi was on take-off roll when it was reportedly hit by a buffalo . " The buffalo was essentially invisible against a dark background" an airline spokesperson said.

However the aircraft was impacted quite severely and hence was grounded. An alternate aircraft was arranged for the passengers. Passengers departed for New Delhi on a different aircraft flown in by SpiceJet at 10:55 pm.

According to aviation industry officials, stray animals are a growing menace in some airports. "This incident has affected our regular operations and hence SpiceJet flights from Surat will now be suspended after this incident. Suspension will be effective as soon as possible” added the spokesperson.