Breaking: An Air Canada aircraft collides with a fire vehicle on the runway at LaGuardia Airport
What actually happened
- An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a firefighting vehicle on the runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York.
- The crash killed the pilot and co-pilot. Â
- The aircraft had arrived from Montreal with 72 passengers and 4 crew members on board. Â
Injuries & impact
- Dozens of people were injured (around 41 reported), with several taken to hospital. Â
- Firefighters inside the vehicle were also injured but are reported to be in stable condition. Â
- The airport was shut down and flights were diverted, causing major disruption. Â
What caused it
- The fire truck was responding to a separate emergency involving another aircraft. Â
- Early reports suggest the vehicle had been cleared to cross the runway, but air traffic control then tried to stop it as the plane approached—raising serious questions about coordination. Â
Current status
- Authorities including the NTSB and FAA are investigating the incident. Â
- The crash has already sparked concerns about runway safety and air traffic control procedures.