A serious collision occurred Sunday night at LaGuardia Airport, New York, when an Air Canada passenger plane struck a fire truck on the taxiway. Authorities immediately declared a “mass casualty” situation and closed the entire airport.
Initial reports indicate the incident happened during taxiing, similar to the plane crash at St. Louis airport previously. Following the collision, emergency services deployed on a large scale, and the airport area was completely cordoned off for rescue and investigation efforts.
Currently, there is no official confirmation regarding:
- The number of passengers on board
- The number of injuries or fatalities
- The cause of the collision
Air traffic control recordings show the situation became chaotic when operators discovered the incident.
Aviation officials and emergency responders are coordinating to process the scene. Flight operations at LaGuardia have been suspended, significantly impacting New York regional air traffic. This incident has raised concerns among passengers regarding widespread flight cancellations due to infrastructure disruptions.
The incident is being thoroughly investigated, much like the case of the Southwest Airlines plane emergency landing due to security issues. Further details are expected to be released in the coming hours.
