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travel2 hours ago•2 min saved

O’Hare Tire Trouble: Two Aircraft Suffer Damaged Tires Hours Apart

Two airplanes suffered tire damage while landing at Chicago O’Hare within hours of each other, triggering an FAA investigation. American Airlines Flight 386 from LaGuardia blew two tires; United Airlines Flight 739 from Omaha also sustained tire damage. No injuries were reported, passengers deplaned via stairs, and buses shuttled them to the terminal as the planes were taken out of service for inspection; delays at the airport were minor.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#american-airlines #faa-investigation #ohare-airport

environment3 years ago•1 min saved

Avoidable Cause of Flat Tire Infuriates Driver.

A driver in the US had a flat tire caused by a discarded disposable vape, sparking conversations about the wastefulness of disposable products and their impact on the environment. Redditors called for bans on disposable vapes and emphasized the importance of reducing waste. In addition to harming the environment, litter on roadways can be inconvenient and expensive, and the problem is only getting worse. Reports show that discarded vapes can also cause tire damage due to the lithium batteries inside them, which are defined as hazardous waste.

via Yahoo News|

#disposable-vapes #environment #environmental-impact

local-news3 years ago•1 min saved

Freetown Man Accused of Repeatedly Dumping Screws on Busy Roadway.

A Freetown man, Peter Vasconcellos, has been arrested for intentionally placing screws along a busy road in town, causing damage to dozens of tires. Highway workers have been cleaning up hundreds of screws for three weeks, and each time they come back, they find more. Vasconcellos is charged with operating a vehicle after license revoked, operating a vehicle with revoked registration, and uninsured operation. Police found screws identical to those recovered from the road in his car.

via CBS Boston|

#arrest #freetown #local-news