A Delta Airlines flight from Minneapolis flipped over while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, resulting in injuries to at least 18 people, including one child. The incident, which occurred around 2:45 p.m. local time, involved Flight 4819, a Bombardier CRJ-900 that was carrying 80 people in total, including 76 passengers and four crew members. All individuals on board were successfully evacuated following the crash.

Emergency services, including three air ambulance helicopters and two ground ambulances, were dispatched to the scene. Many of the injured were treated for minor to moderate injuries; however, three individuals suffered more severe injuries: a child, a male in his 60s, and a female in her 40s, with each transported to local hospitals—one pediatric patient was taken to The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.

Images and videos posted on social media depicted the plane upside down on the snow-covered runway, with emergency responders attending to the scene. Toronto Pearson Airport confirmed that all passengers and crew members were accounted for, although investigations would continue to determine the cause of the aircraft's overturning.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is leading the investigation into the accident. Preliminary reports have suggested that strong winds and a recent snowstorm may have contributed to the crash. The airport had faced challenging weather conditions with wind gusts of up to 40 mph during the incident, though airport officials indicated that the runway was dry at the time of landing.

Officials announced that operations at Toronto Pearson had been briefly suspended as a safety precaution following the crash but resumed shortly thereafter. However, some delays were reported as authorities began investigating the incident. Delta has expressed its concern for those affected, emphasizing that their primary goal is to ensure the well-being of everyone involved.

In related news, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported a ground stop at the airport following the crash, diverting several incoming flights. Still, operations were expected to return to normal later in the day. Delta CEO Ed Bastian stated, “The hearts of the entire global Delta family are with those affected by today’s incident.”

More updates on the incident are anticipated as the investigation unfolds. Authorities have been actively gathering statements and information as they strive to determine what led to this unfortunate event at Toronto Pearson International Airport.