http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/jal-plane-makes-emergency-takeoff-after-car-spotted-on-runway-at-tokushima-airport

 

"The control tower operator had forgotten about a maintenance vehicle which had gone out to fix a malfunctioning runway light"

 

Thanks to the pilot, 67 passengers and crew were save.

 

 

Thanks to the pilot, 67 passengers and crew were save.

 

Not to mention the maintenance personnel on the runway!!