Plane Strikes Intruder on Runway, Body Pulled into Engine

A passenger plane preparing for takeoff at Denver International Airport struck an individual on the runway, leading to an emergency.

The pilot immediately halted the takeoff and announced a collision, prompting the evacuation of over 200 passengers.

Communication with air traffic control revealed the plane hit someone, and a fire erupted in the right engine due to the impact.

Reports indicate the person's body was pulled into the engine and dismembered by the blades, causing a horrific scene.

Details of Frontier Airlines Flight 4345 and its scheduled departure from Denver are provided.

Authorities confirmed the victim was not airport or airline personnel but an individual who breached security by climbing a fence.

The intruder climbed the fence and ran onto the runway, crossing the plane's path less than two minutes later.

Emergency slides deployed near the damaged engine, exposing evacuating passengers to the gruesome scene.

Passengers witnessed the aftermath, including human remains and blood near the engine, prompting further announcements from airline staff.

The deceased was confirmed to have died at the scene, with their body dismembered beyond recognition within the engine.

All 224 passengers and 7 crew members were safely evacuated from the Airbus A321. Twelve passengers sustained minor injuries.

The US Secretary of Transportation announced an ongoing investigation into the incident.

Inspection of the perimeter fence revealed no damage, reinforcing that the breach was an unauthorized act.

Denver Fire Department responded to extinguish the fire in the aircraft's right engine.

The National Transportation Safety Board identified Runway 17R as the incident site and ordered its temporary closure for investigation.

Authorities are investigating the identity and motive of the individual who breached security and entered the runway.

The rarity and shock of a plane hitting a person on the runway are emphasized.

Passengers described the sudden jolt, the engine fire, and the pilot's immediate decision to abort takeoff.

The news emphasizes the need to await the outcome of the ongoing investigation into the incident's cause and the victim's background.

The report shifts focus from the US incident to a discovery in Myanmar.

Myanmar has unearthed a colossal ruby weighing 11,000 carats, reportedly the largest found in 30 years.

The ruby weighs over 2 kilograms (2.2 kg) and is considered the most significant find in Myanmar in three decades.

Images show the unpolished ruby, highlighting its raw color and potential value.

Experts describe high-quality rubies as having a pigeon's blood red color and exceptional brilliance.

The ruby is believed to have an immeasurable value, exceeding previous significant finds.

Myanmar's leader, Min Aung Hlaing, personally inspected the massive ruby.

Myanmar's state-run media confirmed the ruby's weight at 2.2 kg (11,000 carats).

The ruby was found in Mogok, a city renowned as the gem capital of Myanmar and a global center for rubies.

Finding rubies of this immense size is extremely rare, with most discoveries being significantly smaller.

Further investigation into the discovery is underway, with initial reports suggesting it was found shortly after the Songkran festival.

This ruby is the second largest ever found in Myanmar's history, discovered just days after the Songkran festival.

Described as having a red hue with yellowish reflections, indicating high quality.

A previous larger ruby found in 1996 (21,450 carats) was of lower quality than this newly discovered stone.

Despite being the second largest, this ruby's superior quality suggests it could be more valuable than the larger, lower-quality stone found previously.

The exact value of the ruby after cutting and polishing has not yet been determined.

The Mogok region has historically been a coveted source of high-quality rubies for emperors, kings, and the wealthy worldwide.

Myanmar is a primary source of high-quality jade, particularly for the Chinese market, and is the world's leading producer of rubies.

Myanmar produces 90% of the world's rubies, primarily from the Mogok and Mong Hsu mines in the Mandalay region.

The Mogok region has experienced tension due to the ongoing civil conflict and military junta's rule following the 2021 coup.

Myanmar is nominally led by a civilian government, but the ultimate authority rests with Min Aung Hlaing, the leader of the 2021 coup.

The ruby was presented by Min Aung Hlaing, underscoring its national significance.

The ruby's vibrant color and luster are remarkable even before being cut and polished.

The sheer size and quality of the ruby suggest a value that is difficult to quantify, far exceeding smaller, commercially available stones.

The segment concludes by marveling at the beauty of natural creations while acknowledging nature's destructive potential.