Frontier Airlines Jet Strikes Trespasser During Takeoff at Denver International Airport Runway

A Frontier Airlines plane struck a trespasser on a Denver International Airport runway after the individual bypassed perimeter security Saturday night.The collision triggered an engine fire and smoke-filled cabin, forcing an emergency evacuation of 224 passengers during which several travelers suffered injuries.Federal authorities have launched a formal investigation into both the fatal runway breach and the subsequent evacuation procedures.
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