United flight clips highway light pole on Newark approach, no injuries aboard

A United Airlines Boeing 767-400 arriving from Venice struck a light pole over the New Jersey Turnpike during final approach to Runway 29 at Newark Liberty International Airport. The impact damaged the pole and a passing tractor-trailer; the driver sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized but released. The 221 passengers and 10 crew aboard reported no injuries, and the aircraft landed safely with only minor damage. United says it will conduct a safety investigation and has removed the crew from service while FAA and state authorities investigate; runway operations were resumed after inspections.