Chaos at Denver Airport After Man Runs Onto Active Runway
A tragic incident unfolded at Denver International Airport after officials say a man intentionally entered an active runway and was struck by a departing passenger plane.
According to authorities, the man breached airport fencing before running onto the runway moments before a Frontier Airlines flight was preparing for takeoff to Los Angeles. Emergency crews responded immediately, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The aircraft, carrying more than 200 passengers, safely stopped takeoff after the incident. Several passengers reportedly suffered minor injuries during the evacuation process.
Airport officials and investigators are now reviewing how the man gained access to the restricted area, while the incident remains under investigation.
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