Passengers aboard a flight en route to Taiwan were forced to evacuate when the plane leaving Toronto crashed into a pole just before take off.

Flight BR35 with EVA Air was in the midst of a routine deicing around 1 a.m. Saturday morning, when the right wing of the plane collided with a nearby pole, resulting in significant damage.

Following police investigation, Peel police said pilots were told that they were not oriented correctly on the runway, possibly resulting in the crash.

Flights were cancelled, stranding passengers at Pearson for the rest of the morning.

Fire services responded to the scene, aiding in the evacuation process, and busses were offered to help unload passengers and send them back to Pearson for shelter.

In August, multiple flights were cancelled following an incident with two planes, whose wings touched before take off. No passengers were injured.

The incident with EVA Air is still under investigation.