[49531] Drama at Newark Airport: United Airlines plane collided with a truck

Safety incident at Newark Airport

An unusual event occurred today (May 4, 2026) at Newark Airport in New Jersey, when a United Airlines passenger plane collided with a truck during landing. According to reports, the plane, a Boeing 767-400 model, arrived on a flight from Venice.

According to Asaf Rosenzweig, Big World News, the plane managed to land safely and all passengers disembarked unharmed. However, the truck driver was injured during the collision and was evacuated for medical treatment, with his condition described as "not life-threatening" according to his report.

Reports regarding the details of the incident vary slightly in their description of the truck. While News 360 | All The News noted that it was a "bakery truck" according to their report, Daniel Amram Uncensored emphasized at the time that it was a "bakery truck in Baltimore" according to his channel – a channel known for its blunt and critical style toward institutions and large entities.

As of this time, aviation authorities are investigating the circumstances of the case and the vehicle's intrusion onto the active landing strip. Official sources have yet to issue a final statement on the safety failure that led to the dangerous encounter on the runway.