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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ap Correspondent

United Airlines flight strikes truck and light pole before landing at Newark Airport

Federal authorities have launched an investigation after a United Airlines passenger jet struck a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the adjacent New Jersey Turnpike during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, the New Jersey State Police said.

The Federal Aviation Administration said the incident involving United Airlines Flight 169 occurred about 2 pm EDT Sunday.

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