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Driver hurt after tug struck by plane – NBC Chicago
A plane’s wing struck an aircraft tug Saturday evening at O’Hare International Airport, critically injuring the vehicle’s driver, authorities said.
At around 6:58 p.m., the wing of an aircraft struck a tug as the vehicle attempted to cross a runway, according to Chicago police. The airport vehicle flipped over, pinning the driver beneath it. The driver, a 64-year-old man, was rushed to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in critical condition, police said.
The victim sustained head and lower body injuries and was reported to be stabilized at the hospital.
The Chicago Department of Aviation said a tug vehicle “made contact” with Air Wisconsin Flight 6181. The flight, which was operated by Air Wisconsin for American Airlines, originated in Kalamazoo, Michigan, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware.com.
No one onboard the aircraft was injured, police stated.
Area Five detectives were investigating.
In a recent incident at O’Hare International Airport, a tug driver was injured after their vehicle was struck by a plane. The driver was rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The incident occurred during a routine operation on the tarmac, highlighting the dangers that airport workers face every day. The exact circumstances of the accident are still under investigation, but it serves as a reminder of the importance of safety protocols and procedures in the aviation industry.
Airport authorities have assured that they are cooperating with the investigation and are committed to ensuring the well-being of their employees. Our thoughts are with the injured driver and we hope for a speedy recovery.
Stay tuned to NBC Chicago for updates on this developing story.
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