Mar 23 • 05:35 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway Aftenposten

Plane crashed with vehicle at New York airport

A regional plane collided with a vehicle at LaGuardia Airport in New York, shutting down operations at the airport.

A regional aircraft, specifically a Bombardier CRJ-900 operated by Air Canada Express, was involved in a collision with a vehicle at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night. The incident, reported by FlightRadar24, has led to the temporary closure of the airport, disrupting travel plans at one of New York's primary airports. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also confirmed the cessation of air traffic at LaGuardia following the accident.

As the situation is still developing, there has been no official confirmation regarding injuries or fatalities as a result of the crash. The collision reportedly took place on a taxiway, which raises concerns about safety protocols at the airport. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by major airports in managing traffic and ensuring the safety of both aircraft and ground vehicles.

Further investigations will likely be conducted to determine the cause of the collision and to assess any other potential safety hazards that may be present at the airport. The ramifications of this incident could affect flight schedules and airport operations in the short term, while prompting reviews of operational standards and safety measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.

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