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Two United Airlines 777s collide on the ground at San Francisco International Airport

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A ground collision involving two United Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft occurred at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), prompting the cancellation of both flights and the deplaning of all passengers.

The incident took place during routine operations when one aircraft was undergoing pushback from the gate and made contact with a second 777 that was taxiing nearby.

The aircraft involved were designated as United Flight 877 and United Flight 863.

Following the collision, visible damage was reported on both aircraft.

As a safety precaution, both flights were immediately canceled. Passengers were safely deplaned, and no injuries have been reported at this time.

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Airport operations were not significantly disrupted, though ground crews and airline personnel responded swiftly to secure the area and assess the extent of the damage.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are expected to conduct a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

United Airlines has issued a statement apologizing for the inconvenience to passengers and confirming that safety remains its top priority.

Additional details will be provided as the investigation progresses.


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11-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured After Being Struck by Ambulance Near SLAM Charter School in Little Havana

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11-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured After Being Struck by Ambulance Near SLAM Charter School in Little Havana 542 NW 12th Avenue
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MIAMI, FLORIDA — Authorities in Miami are investigating a departmental crash that occurred Friday morning in Little Havana, where an 11-year-old girl was struck by a Miami Fire Rescue ambulance responding to an emergency call with a patient on board.

The incident took place around 542 NW 12th Avenue, near SLAM Miami Charter School and just blocks from LoanDepot Park, according to Miami Police.

Witnesses at the scene reported that the child was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk on her way to school when the ambulance—identified as Rescue 4—approached the intersection with its emergency lights activated.

According to witnesses, the vehicle appeared to be traveling at a high rate of speed en route to the hospital when it struck the girl.

Emergency crews immediately rendered aid, and the victim, who sustained severe traumatic injuries, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Her current condition has not been released.

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In a statement, SLAM Miami Charter School confirmed that the injured child is one of their students and said the school is in contact with the family and providing ongoing support and counseling resources to students and staff affected by the incident.

“It was a shocking scene,” one witness told reporters, describing the moments following the impact as chaotic and emotional.

Miami Police confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the crash.

Authorities have temporarily closed NW 12th Avenue between NW 4th and NW 7th Streets while investigators process the scene.

Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes as the investigation continues.

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