The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has been notified of an aircraft accident involving an Airbus A330 at Sydney Airport at approximately 10.45 AEDT (local time) today.

The ATSB will have a team of investigators at the accident site this afternoon to commence the on-site phase of the investigation.

Any person/witness with information about the accident is encouraged to contact the ATSB on 1800 020 616.

For information about the passengers, please ring 0407 282 401.

Media Contact: 1800 020 616