A United Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas was forced to make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport shortly after departure due to a mechanical issue. The Boeing 757-200, with 176 passengers and six crew members, took off early Tuesday but turned back around an hour into the flight. United confirmed that the flight landed safely, and arrangements were made to provide another aircraft for the passengers. The specific mechanical problem that led to the emergency landing was not immediately disclosed.
United Airlines Flight 1544 took off from the New Jersey airport just before 6 a.m. but turned back about an hour into the flight after suffering a mechanical problem. The flight landed safely, and all passengers deplaned normally at the gate.
A United spokesperson confirmed the flight returned to Newark Liberty International Airport to address a possible mechanical issue, reassuring that all passengers deplaned safely.
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