A close call at the world’s busiest airport, a small earthquake and an unexpected birth during storm recovery made for a memorable day across metro Atlanta.
Two Delta Air Lines aircraft narrowly avoided a collision Tuesday at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after onboard anti-collision systems alerted both flight crews to a potential conflict. According to reports, the aircraft, carrying a combined total of about 150 passengers and crew members each, performed evasive maneuvers after the warnings sounded. The incident ended without injuries, and all passengers arrived safely. Aviation officials are expected to review the circumstances surrounding the event.
Meanwhile, residents across parts of metro Atlanta reported feeling the ground shake after a 2.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Lilburn in Gwinnett County. The quake was too small to cause structural damage, but many residents shared on social media that they experienced brief shaking in their homes and workplaces. Small earthquakes of this size are uncommon but not unheard of in Georgia.
In DeKalb County, emergency responders clearing fallen trees and downed power lines from Tuesday night's storms found themselves responding to an entirely different kind of emergency. While working to restore road access, crews were flagged down by a father whose wife was in labor inside their minivan. Responders quickly assisted with the delivery, and both mother and baby were reported to be healthy. The newborn is the couple's fifth child.
