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Air Canada Plane Hits Fire Truck At LaGuardia
An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and injuring several others in a major runway accident that forced the temporary closure of one of the busiest airports in the United States. The aircraft had arrived from Montreal when the collision took place during landing operations.
Air Canada Express Plane Hits Fire Truck At LaGuardia
The aircraft involved was an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 operated by Jazz Aviation. It was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members when it struck a Port Authority fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia late Sunday night. The accident caused severe damage to the front section of the aircraft and left the emergency vehicle overturned, with debris scattered across the runway area.
Pilots Killed In New York Airport Collision
The most serious outcome of the crash was the death of the pilot and co-pilot. Several passengers and at least two people in the fire truck were also injured, though reports indicated there were no passenger fatalities. Emergency teams rushed to the scene and some injured people were taken to hospital, while other passengers were evacuated from the aircraft after the collision.
LaGuardia Airport Closes After Runway Accident
The crash led to the temporary shutdown of LaGuardia Airport and caused major disruption to flight operations. Incoming traffic was diverted while authorities began emergency response and investigation work. Early reports said the fire truck had been responding to another incident and had been cleared to cross the runway shortly before the collision. Investigators are now expected to examine runway procedures, air traffic control communication and weather conditions to determine how the accident occurred.
