An Air Canada Express plane collided with a ground vehicle at New Yorkโs LaGuardia airport.The incident has reportedly left several people injured. The flight involved is said to be Air Canada CRJ flight AC8646. The aircraft reportedly struck a fire truck, identified as Truck 1, while attempting to cross Runway 04/22. Following the collision, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the closure of LaGuardia Airport and issued a ground stop.ย
Everything you need to know about the New York plane crash
Flight-tracking data showed that the plane was moving on the ground at the time of the collision. Videos circulating online appear to show significant damage to the aircraft, though these visuals have not yet been independently verified by India TV.ย No official numbers or detailed confirmation have been released by airport or airline authorities so far.
Flight operations unclear
It is not yet clear whether ongoing flight operations at LaGuardia have been affected, or if incoming and outgoing flights have been delayed or diverted due to the incident.ย
Authorities continue to investigate the crash and monitor the safety of the airport.ย
This report is still unfolding and will be updated with new information as it becomes available.