Two pilots were killed and several passengers were injured when a jet and fire truck collided at LaGuardia International Airport in New York late Sunday.
The aircraft was attempting to land when it struck the emergency vehicle, per The Hill.
The fire truck which was traveling across the runway to respond to an incident with a United Airlines flight, according to Kathryn Garcia, executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
The aircraft’s pilot and co-pilot died; 41 passengers were taken to the hospital.
The majority of the injured were released by Monday morning after receiving treatment, Garcia said at a press conference.
There were 72 passengers and four crew members were on board the Jazz Aviation flight operating on behalf of Air Canada.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation with support from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
LaGuardia will remain closed until 2 p.m. EDT Monday to allow investigators to gather information needed for the investigation.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of two Jazz employees, and our deepest condolences go out to the entire Jazz community and their families. Air Canada cannot confirm the exact number of injuries or if there are other fatalities at this time,” Air Canada said in a Monday statement on the crash.
“No further details are available at this time; however, Air Canada and Jazz will continue to issue regular updates as information becomes known. Air Canada and Jazz Aviation teams are preparing to make their way to the site and details will be provided through additional statements as soon as possible,” it added.
