Person dies after being 'hit' by Frontier Airlines plane during take off at major airport

The The Frontier Airlines plane reportedly struck a person who was walking on the runway (Image: Getty)

A person tragically has died after being hit by a plane that was taking off on the runway at a major international airport. The Frontier Airlines flight struck the individual who is believed to have been walking on the runway at Denver International Airport on Friday night.

The incident happened at around 11.19 PM on Friday when Frontier Flight 4345 reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff, according to a statement from Denver International Airport. There were 231 people on board. At least one passenger has reported a minor injury, and everyone on board is currently being assessed as part of the standard post‑evacuation procedure, reports ABC News.