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LaGuardia Airport crash: plane and fire truck collision kills two pilots and injures dozens

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'Like the plane got cut in half

A tragic runway accident shocks passengers

Two pilots were killed and scores of others injured in a deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport late on Sunday night after a plane crashed into a firetruck.

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A tragic runway accident shocks passengersFear and Chaos in the Passenger’s ExperienceConfirmation of casualties and injuriesAn investigation and emergency responseImpact of airport disruption on wider society

Air Canada Flight AC8646 had just touched down when the aircraft struck an emergency vehicle parked on the landing strip. One said that it appeared like the aircraft had split in two.

Fear and Chaos in the Passenger’s Experience

After the accident, passengers on board and in the vicinity reported feeling panic. After the crash, many passengers felt a powerful jolt and then a loud blast.

The landing was rough for one passenger, who said that the plane had a hard time stopping before it collided. 

Passengers helped one another escape despite the damages. Some passengers slid along the wings to safety. Later, several survivors said that they were grateful for their lives.

Confirmation of casualties and injuries

Antoine Forest (30) from Quebec has been named as one of the pilots. The authorities have yet to release the identity of the second plane pilot.

The emergency teams transported 41 people injured to hospital. Hospitalized were two people in the firetruck.

An investigation and emergency response

The fire truck responded after another plane reported an odd odor minutes before the accident.

The air traffic control system recorded a last warning for the driver of the truck to stop. However, the accident happened only seconds after.

Impact of airport disruption on wider society

This accident has caused many disruptions at the airport.. This left travelers stranded in their cars for several hours.

The fact that this is the first death at LaGuardia Airport in over three decades makes the incident even more shocking.

This crash comes at a time when airport security in the United States is experiencing staffing problems that have caused operational stress and delays.

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