A severed fiber optic cable disrupts hundreds of flights in the US

Construction work in New Jersey severed a Verizon cable used for air traffic control.

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The incident caused widespread cancellations and delays at multiple US airports.

The FAA is investigating the circuit failure and measures to prevent recurrence.

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