Air Canada jet collides with emergency vehicle on taxiway, closing busy New York airport
Disaster struck late Sunday night at LaGuardia Airport when an Air Canada plane smashed into a fire truck on a taxiway. The horrifying collision left several injured and forced the airport to shut down as emergency crews rushed to the scene.
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Firefighters Among the Critically Hurt
Reports say the vehicle involved in the crash was a Port Authority fire truck. Four firefighters on board were left “critically injured,” according to The New York Post. Meanwhile, the Mirror US quotes WNY Fire Watch, saying up to 60 people could be hurt in the incident.
The moment before the crash
The crash happened around 11:37 p.m. on Runway 4, inside Delta’s terminal area. Eye-witnesses described chaotic scenes as all FDNY units scrambled to assist, except the first-due engine company.
Flight Details and Ongoing Investigation
The plane involved was Jazz Airlines Flight 646, operated by Air Canada’s regional partner, Jazz Airlines. The flight had just touched down from Montreal, Quebec, when the collision occurred as the aircraft tried to cross runway 04/22.
The exact cause of the crash remains unclear. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision between the aircraft and the emergency vehicle at this busy airport.
