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People evacuate American Airlines plane at Denver International Airport (DEN) after left main wheels caught fire
DENVER, CO — Passengers aboard a Miami-bound American Airlines flight were forced to evacuate Saturday afternoon after a mechanical issue caused the aircraft’s left main landing gear to catch fire during takeoff at Denver International Airport (DEN).
The incident occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m. when American Airlines Flight 3023, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was preparing for departure.
According to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the flight crew reported a potential landing gear issue and immediately aborted takeoff.
As a precaution, all 173 passengers and crew on board were safely evacuated onto the runway and transported back to the terminal by airport buses.
Airport officials confirmed that five individuals were evaluated at the scene for minor injuries, and one person was later transported to a hospital after reaching the gate.
American Airlines issued a statement attributing the emergency to a “maintenance issue” and confirmed that the aircraft was removed from service pending further inspection by its maintenance team.
“There were no serious injuries reported, and the safety of our customers and crew remains our top priority,” the airline stated.
The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident.
A temporary ground stop was issued at Denver International Airport in response to the emergency but has since been lifted.
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At least two killed, multiple trapped after explosion at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol
BRISTOL, Pa. (Bucks County) — Emergency crews are responding to a major incident at the Silver Lake Nursing Home following a reported gas explosion that caused a partial building collapse.
The incident occurred at approximately 905 Tower Road, where a second alarm and a Level 2 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) response were requested as conditions escalated.
First-arriving units reported significant structural damage to the facility, prompting an immediate search-and-rescue operation for residents and staff.
Authorities on scene indicated that approximately 15 patients were initially accounted for outside the building, while multiple others remain unaccounted for.
Rescue teams have reported numerous individuals trapped beneath debris on the second floor, as well as additional victims trapped in the basement area.
At least two fatalities has been reported in the basement, according to early emergency communications.
As the situation developed, a third alarm was transmitted, bringing in substantial mutual aid resources, including out-of-county fire, rescue, and emergency medical units. A medical helicopter has been placed on standby in anticipation of critical patient transport.
Emergency personnel continue to conduct systematic searches of the damaged structure while assessing stability concerns and coordinating patient triage.
The extent of injuries and the total number of victims have not yet been confirmed.
Road closures are in effect in the surrounding area as emergency operations continue. Officials have advised the public to avoid the scene to allow responders unobstructed access.
This remains a rapidly evolving situation.
Authorities are expected to release additional information as more details are confirmed.