Air Canada Express Flight Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia
Routine Landing Turns Tragic
Late Sunday night, what should have been a standard landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport turned into a serious incident when an Air Canada Express flight collided with a fire truck. The moment quickly escalated into an emergency response, drawing attention from aviation authorities and the public.
The Collision Details
The flight, operated by Jazz Aviation, had arrived from Montreal and was taxiing on the runway around 11:40 p.m. Early reports indicate the plane was moving at a low speed, between 24 and 30 mph, when it struck a fire truck responding to a separate situation nearby. The presence of emergency vehicles on the runway added complexity, and the cause of the collision is under detailed investigation.
Casualties and Injuries
Tragically, two members of the flight crew did not survive the crash. Several passengers sustained injuries, with medical teams evaluating dozens and transporting some to local hospitals. While many have been released, some injuries remain serious. Emergency personnel in the fire truck were also hurt and received treatment on-site and at nearby medical facilities.
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