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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Jetstar plane has near-collision with van at Australian airport

The Jetstar plane was within 15 metres of a vehicle near the edge of the runway - (Getty Images)

A Jetstar aircraft had a near-miss with a van while coming in to land at a Queensland airport, prompting an investigation by authorities.

Flight JQ908 was approaching the runway at the regional Townsville airport in Queensland, Australia after an hour-and-a-half flight from Brisbane on 7 October.

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