A Southwest Airlines passenger plane narrowly avoided a collision with a private jet that entered the runway without tower clearance at Chicago Midway International Airport. The passenger plane, arriving from Omaha, overshot the runway but landed safely.
Reports indicate that air traffic control had twice instructed the Bombardier Challenger 350 pilot to hold position, but the jet proceeded onto the runway. Southwest Airlines confirmed that all safety protocols were followed, emphasizing that passenger and crew safety remains the top priority.
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