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Amazon delivery drone crashes in Richardson
Amazon is investigating after one of its delivery drones hit the side of an apartment building in Richardson on Wednesday afternoon. Thankfully, no one was hurt.
RICHARDSON, Texas - An Amazon delivery drone crashed in Richardson on Wednesday afternoon.
What we know:
The Prime Air drone hit the outside of an apartment complex on Routh Creek Parkway around 5 p.m.
FOX 4 viewer Cessy Johnson caught the aftermath on video. The drone appeared to be smoking on a walkway near the building.
Richardson firefighters were called to check it out, but said the drone never caught fire.
No one was hurt.
As DFW drone deliveries soar, can companies ensure safety?
The Dallas-Fort Worth region is emerging as a major center for drone delivery, with companies like Zipline expanding operations while the FAA investigates recent safety incidents involving rival companies.
What they're saying:
A spokesperson for Amazon apologized for any inconvenience and said the company is investigating the cause of the incident.
The company is also working to get minor repairs to the apartment building handled.
The Source: The information in this story comes from FOX 4 viewer Cessy Johnson and an Amazon spokesperson.