A plane struck an aircraft tug Saturday evening at O'Hare International Airport, critically injuring the vehicle's driver, authorities said.
The driver of the tug, a 64-year-old man, was rushed to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in critical condition, police said.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 taxiway, 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 Chicago Department of Aviation said a tug vehicle"made contact" with Air Wisconsin Flight 6181.
"On Saturday evening, a United tug at O'Hare made contact with another airline's aircraft while it was taxiing. The United employee was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, and we are ensuring he receives any necessary support and care." Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
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