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Two United Airlines 777s collide on the ground at San Francisco International Airport
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.
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.
AIKEN, S.C. — A 19-year-old Aiken woman was killed Monday night after the vehicle she was driving left the roadway and crashed into a tree before catching fire, according to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office.
The fatal single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 9:12 p.m. in the 400 block of Monetta Street. A Honda Civic was traveling northbound when it veered off the roadway, struck a tree and burst into flames.
The driver was identified as Damira Hammonds, 19, of Aiken.
She was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 9:43 p.m.
A passenger in the Honda Civic survived the crash and was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries. Authorities have not released additional information about the passenger’s condition.
The Aiken County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy is expected to be scheduled later this week in Newberry to assist in determining the official cause of death.
The Aiken County Coroner’s Office and South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating the crash. Officials have not released additional details about what caused the Honda Civic to leave the roadway.