A tragic collision at LaGuardia Airport in New York City has left the pilot and co-pilot of a regional jet dead after the aircraft struck a fire truck on the runway
According to US media reports including CNN and NBC at least 13 others were injured including passengers and first responders and taken to hospital for treatment
The aircraft arriving from Montreal reportedly collided with a rescue and firefighting vehicle while taxiing after landing causing severe damage to the front of the plane
Authorities confirmed that the crash prompted an immediate emergency response with fire crews and police rushing to the scene
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop halting all flights and warning of continued disruptions as investigations began
The incident caused major travel chaos with cancellations delays and congestion around the airport adding to existing disruptions linked to bad weather and staffing shortages
Passengers were advised to check flight updates and consider alternative travel arrangements while authorities work to determine the cause of the collision
Source: TRT World
