Two pilots have been confirmed dead following a collision between an Air Canada flight and a Port Authority vehicle after landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York. Earlier reports had suggested that at least four people were killed.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:38 p.m., prompting a response from the New York City Fire Department. Firefighters attended the scene after receiving reports of the plane colliding with a vehicle on the runway. The New York Police Department confirmed the collision but did not provide additional details.
The Federal Aviation Administration’s National Airspace System website indicates that LaGuardia Airport has been closed following the crash. Photographs from the scene show the aircraft with severe damage to its front, highlighting the severity of the impact.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, and further updates are expected as the situation develops.
