United Jet Strikes Truck, Pole During Newark Landing
A United Airlines jet struck a catering truck and a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, causing minor injuries to the truck driver. The incident occurred as the plane was taxiing after touching down, narrowly avoiding a more serious accident.
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Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries.
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