🚨 Tragic Accident at LaGuardia Airport 🚨
In a devastating incident at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, an Air Canada plane collided with a vehicle on a taxiway, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. Late on Sunday night, the aircraft, identified as Jazz Airlines Flight 646 from Montreal, collided with a Port Authority fire engine as it attempted to cross runway 04/22.
The pilot and co-pilot tragically succumbed to their injuries, while four firefighters were critically injured. Despite broken limbs, a sergeant and an officer have been reported stable. Emergency services rushed to the scene, causing the temporary closure of the airport, which is expected to remain shut until Monday at 2 pm.
The incident has caused major disruptions at the busy transport hub, with flights delayed or cancelled, leaving passengers and staff in chaos. Eyewitnesses took to social media, sharing videos of the emergency response, including dramatic evacuation scenes.
The US Federal Aviation Administration has implemented a ground stop, suspending all flights, and authorities are intensively investigating the cause of this tragic accident. The identities and conditions of those injured are yet to be confirmed.
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