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Plane's tires blow out after landing at DIA

United said everyone on board got off the plane safely.
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DENVER — Everyone on board a United plane was able to get off safely after the aircraft's tires blew out at Denver International Airport (DIA) Friday afternoon. 

According to United, the plane experienced a "mechanical issue" following a safe landing after a flight from Orlando to Denver. 

There were 166 passengers and six crew members on the plane. None of them were hurt, a DIA spokesperson said. 

The airline was working to get any connecting customers to their final destinations, according to United.

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