News · 5 May 2026

United plane hits truck, driver gets hurt

A truck driver was injured on Sunday afternoon when a United Airlines plane collided with their vehicle. United Airlines Flight 169, flying low, struck a moving bakery truck and a light pole located on the turnpike. The event transpired at the New Jersey Turnpike during the plane's effort to land.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 May 2026 at 7:53

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