Plane Collides with Truck at New York LaGuardia Airport, Many Injured
News Summary
- A CRJ900 model aircraft collided with a truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
- The flight had between 70 to 90 passengers on board, with many reported injured.
- The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a ‘ground stop’ order, closing the airport temporarily.
At New York’s LaGuardia Airport, a plane crashed after colliding with a truck, resulting in multiple injuries.
The accident involved a small CRJ900 model aircraft carrying between 70 and 90 passengers. Local media reports indicate numerous individuals were hurt.
According to CBS News, the airplane came from Montreal, Canada, and was preparing to land at LaGuardia Airport.
After landing, while the aircraft was taxiing on the runway, it collided with a truck operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which manages the airport.
The airport has been completely closed until further information is received following the accident.
On Sunday night, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a ‘ground stop’ order to halt all flights at LaGuardia Airport, with the duration of this order potentially being extended.