Fatal Collision Between Air Canada CRJ-900 and Fire Truck at LaGuardia
An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 arriving from Montreal collided with a fire truck on Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport during landing.
According to early reports, at least two people have been killed and around 70 others injured. Among the injured are four firefighters in critical condition, previously identified as “red tag” by FDNY responders.
Images from the scene show the aircraft’s cockpit area heavily damaged, with passengers evacuating as emergency crews rushed in.
A massive response is underway, with mass casualty protocols activated. The airport remains closed as authorities continue to manage the situation and investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, including initial indications that a runway crossing clearance may have been issued to the fire unit.
An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 arriving from Montreal collided with a fire truck on Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport during landing.
According to early reports, at least two people have been killed and around 70 others injured. Among the injured are four firefighters in critical condition, previously identified as “red tag” by FDNY responders.
Images from the scene show the aircraft’s cockpit area heavily damaged, with passengers evacuating as emergency crews rushed in.
A massive response is underway, with mass casualty protocols activated. The airport remains closed as authorities continue to manage the situation and investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, including initial indications that a runway crossing clearance may have been issued to the fire unit.
Fatal Collision Between Air Canada CRJ-900 and Fire Truck at LaGuardia
An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 arriving from Montreal collided with a fire truck on Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport during landing.
According to early reports, at least two people have been killed and around 70 others injured. Among the injured are four firefighters in critical condition, previously identified as “red tag” by FDNY responders.
Images from the scene show the aircraft’s cockpit area heavily damaged, with passengers evacuating as emergency crews rushed in.
A massive response is underway, with mass casualty protocols activated. The airport remains closed as authorities continue to manage the situation and investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, including initial indications that a runway crossing clearance may have been issued to the fire unit.
