"The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and damaged a truck as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday."
"The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and released, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates the airport."
"United Airlines flight 169 was arriving from Venice, Italy. The airline said none of the 221 passengers or 10 crew members on board the plane were injured."
"Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a post on X, 'This is unacceptable. We have really well-trained pilots. This should never happen in America.'"
A United Airlines Boeing 767-400 struck a light pole and a truck while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. The incident occurred as the plane approached the runway, passing over the New Jersey Turnpike. The truck driver sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized. No injuries were reported among the 221 passengers and 10 crew members on board. The NTSB is investigating, and United Airlines is conducting a safety evaluation. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy condemned the incident, emphasizing the need for safety improvements.
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