Plane collision reported at New York’s LaGuardia Airport | US | News
An Air Canada plane reportedly collided with a vehicle on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, injuring several people and causing the airport to close.
The New York Post reported that the vehicle was a fire truck and crashed into the plane, leaving four firefighters “seriously injured.” Mirror US, citing WNY Fire Watch, reported that up to 60 people may have been injured.
The incident is said to have occurred on Runway 4 within Delta’s terminal area at approximately 11:37 p.m., according to AeroCrewNews and NYCFireWire. It appears that all FDNY units except the first engine company were deployed to the scene.
According to local news site Col Live, the aircraft involved was Jazz Airlines Flight 646, operated by Air Canada’s regional carrier Jazz Airlines. The plane had flown from Montreal, Quebec, and had just landed in New York when the plane collided with a Port Authority emergency vehicle while attempting to cross runway 04/22.
The US Federal Aviation Administration stopped all flights at the airport, citing an emergency. The regulator’s notice indicated the suspension was likely to be extended, without providing further details.
It is claimed that emergency personnel remained on site to make the area safe.
Passengers and airport staff described the situation as chaotic, with flights experiencing delays or cancellations.
Reports suggest the airport will remain closed until 2pm on Monday, causing severe travel disruptions at one of New York City’s busiest transportation hubs.
The cause of the incident is being investigated. Authorities have not yet confirmed the identities or medical conditions of those injured.
Videos circulating on social media showed evacuation and rescue operations continuing at the airport following the collision; In one clip, the plane’s nose was seen tilting upward a few degrees as passengers disembarked.
The Express has contacted officials at the airport for comment but has yet to release a full statement on the casualties or the circumstances of the crash.
