United flight strikes light pole, damages truck while landing in New Jersey, dashcam video shows
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Key Points:
- A United Airlines Boeing 767-400 flight from Venice to Newark struck a light pole above the New Jersey Turnpike during final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, damaging a tractor-trailer below and injuring its driver with minor cuts.
- The aircraft, carrying 221 passengers and 10 crew members, landed safely with only minor damage and no injuries reported among those on board; the driver was hospitalized and later released.
- The tractor-trailer was en route to deliver bread products to the airport and sustained no damage, with the driver able to pull over safely after the incident.
- United Airlines has removed the flight crew from service and initiated a rigorous flight safety investigation, while the FAA and New Jersey Turnpike Authority are conducting inspections and gathering evidence at the scene.
- Airport operations resumed quickly after runway inspections, and authorities emphasized the fortunate outcome given the potential severity of the incident.
