Close call for pedestrians as out-of-control car flies over busy junction in New York

17 Mar 2026 • 10:06 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • An out-of-control car became airborne over a busy junction in White Plains, New York, on 9 March.
  • The SUV hit an island, flew through the air, and then crashed into scaffolding on a building undergoing renovation.
  • Three pedestrians standing on a nearby island narrowly avoided being hit by the vehicle.
  • The 80-year-old male driver was removed from the car conscious and alert.
  • He was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, and no other casualties were reported.

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