SANTA ANA – A Hertz shuttle driver misjudged the height of a parking-structure entrance at John Wayne Airport, wedging the vehicle around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, airport spokeswoman Deanne Thompson said.

The shuttle, which was not carrying passengers, attempted to enter a drop-off area. A “low clearance” sign, above the entrance, was crushed.

The airport terminal was undamaged.

A tow truck was brought in to dislodge the shuttle.

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