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United Jet Lands at Newark After Near Hit With Truck and Light Pole Feet From Disaster
International
Published on 5 May 2026
Dashcam shows trucker singing before seeing danger
A United Airlines plane landing at Newark Liberty International Airport came perilously close to a semitrailer truck and a light pole near the New Jersey Turnpike, narrowly avoiding a major catastrophe. Safety experts said the margin was only feet. Dashcam video from the truck captures a calm moment before the aircraft’s engines begin, underscoring how quickly the situation escalated.
- United Airlines landing at Newark narrowly avoided a collision
- Semitrailer truck and light pole were struck nearby
- Experts warned a major disaster was prevented by feet
- Dashcam footage captures a sudden shift from calm to concern
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