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United Airlines plane strikes truck on New Jersey Turnpike
A United Airlines flight struck a truck and a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike upon its descent into Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday, with the driver sustaining only minor injuries.
TL;DR
- A United Airlines flight from Venice, Italy, struck a truck and a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
- The aircraft, a Boeing 767, landed safely with 221 passengers and 10 crew members aboard.
- The truck driver sustained minor injuries, including glass cuts, and was released from the hospital.
- United Airlines is investigating the incident and has removed the crew from service.
- The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are conducting investigations.