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United Airlines flight hits truck and light pole

A United Airlines flight struck a truck and a light pole before landing at Newark Airport, and federal authorities are investigating.
WHO: Federal authorities
WHAT: Federal authorities investigated a United Airlines flight striking a truck and light pole before landing.
WHEN: May 5, 2026 at 10:14 AM ET
WHERE: Newark, USA
WHY: The incident is being investigated after the flight struck a truck and light pole.
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