United Airlines passenger jet skids off runway at Newark airport

A United Airlines passenger jet skidded off a runway at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday, shutting down service for the New Jersey transportation hub, officials said.

There was no immediate word of any injuries.

Port Authority Police Department cops and Emergency Service Unit teams were sent to the airport following reports that the plane had veered off the runway at about 1:30 p.m. Port Authority did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The airport was immediately shut down. “Due to an airport emergency there are currently no arrivals nor departures from Newark Airport,” Newark Liberty tweeted. “Please check with your carrier before coming to the airport.”

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Fair amount of damage to nosegear and fuselage in front of gear. Pax all ok!

#BREAKING: Happened to be driving on the #NJ Turnpike mins after an "airport emergency" was announced at @EWRairport - there is a @united 757 parked. I see at least a few #PortAuthority #Police vehicles. There are stairs at the right rear door @CBS6Albany @CBSNewYork #EWR #Newark
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#BREAKING: Happened to be driving on the #NJ Turnpike mins after an "airport emergency" was announced at @EWRairport - there is a @united 757 parked. I see at least a few #PortAuthority #Police vehicles. There are stairs at the right rear door @CBS6Albany @CBSNewYork #EWR #Newark
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Man we need pilots

Flight was from Illuminati Airport in Denver.

Chemtrail system suspected

Bigfoot forgot to turn off the dispensers for landing

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United Airlines passenger skids off runway at Newark Airport