Driver on N.J. Turnpike hurt as United plane hits pole on approach to Newark airport
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Key Points:
- A United Airlines Boeing 767 (Flight UA169) struck a light pole during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, causing damage to the pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike below.
- The driver of the tractor-trailer sustained minor injuries from glass shards and was hospitalized but has since been released; the aircraft landed safely with no injuries among the 221 passengers and 10 crew members.
- The incident caused minor damage to the plane, which is currently under evaluation by United's maintenance team, and the airline has removed the crew from service pending a safety investigation.
- Airport operations resumed quickly after runway inspections found no debris, while the FAA and NTSB have launched investigations; the NTSB plans to review flight recorders and expects a preliminary report within 30 days.
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