Denver, May 9 -- A trespasser, who jumped the perimeter fence and ran onto the runway at the Denver International Airport (DEN), was killed after being struck by a Frontier Airlines plane during takeoff late Friday night.

According to a statement from Denver International Airport, the incident has also left 17 people injured, including five who were hospitalised.

The individual reportedly jumped the airport perimeter fence and ran onto the runway, where they were struck by Frontier Flight 4345 just two minutes later.

Emergency crews responded immediately, and passengers were bused to the terminal before departing on a replacement flight.

"Frontier Flight 4345 reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff at DEN. Emergency crews respon...