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An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 jet arriving from Montreal collided with a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport as it was landing, according to flight tracking website FlightRadar24. The incident occurred while the aircraft was traveling at approximately 24 miles per hour, causing significant damage to the plane's nose and leading to a serious response from local authorities, including the FAA.
according to Reuters, Channel News Asia, Times of India, South China Morning Post, Business Insider, Al Jazeera, and BBC.The FAA promptly issued a ground stop for all aircraft at the airport, indicating that operations would be halted until at least 0530 GMT, with a high likelihood of extended closure due to the emergency nature of the situation. Footage circulating on social media showed severe damage to the aircraft, which was reportedly carrying between 70 to 90 passengers at the time of the incident. Numerous injuries have been speculated, though specific details remain unconfirmed by local authorities.
according to Reuters, Channel News Asia, Times of India, South China Morning Post, Business Insider, Al Jazeera, and BBC.As the situation develops, LaGuardia Airport's operational capacity has been severely affected, with arrivals being diverted and ongoing assessments regarding the potential for extended closure. The New York Fire Department confirmed their involvement in handling the incident but has yet to release detailed information regarding the number of injuries or precise circumstances surrounding the collision.
according to Reuters, Channel News Asia, Times of India, South China Morning Post, Business Insider, Al Jazeera, and BBC.