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Amazon Drone Crashes During Darlington Delivery

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An Amazon Prime Air MK30 drone came down in a Darlington garden while delivering a package, with no injuries reported. Amazon said its initial assessment is that an object protruding above a moving vehicle contacted the aircraft; the company says the drone then descended safely. The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch has begun inquiries as Amazon prepares for a planned UK airborne-delivery service in 2026.

First Article: 07/31/26

Latest Article: 07/31/26

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