Tragic Collision at LaGuardia Airport Leaves 2 Pilots Dead
A plane collision with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport killed two pilots and sent about 40 people to the hospital. Get the latest updates on this developing story.
A tragic incident occurred at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Monday morning when an Air Canada Express plane collided with a fire truck, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot. The crash also sent approximately 40 people to the hospital, some with serious injuries.
The incident happened around 7:30 a.m. ET, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue a ground stop for arrivals and departures at the airport. According to reports, the collision caused a burning smell in the airport's tower, leading to its evacuation. The ground stop remained in effect until around 8:30 a.m., causing delays to flights at another major New York area airport, Newark International.
Authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, and it remains unclear what led to the tragic event. The Air Canada Express flight was arriving at the airport when the collision occurred, though the specific details of the incident are still being gathered.
Source: The Guardian
