NEW YORK (AP) — An Air Canada flight collided with a Port Authority vehicle after landing at LaGuardia Airport, according to authorities. The New York Police Department confirmed the collision but could not immediately provide additional details. A spokesperson for the New York City Fire Department stated that firefighters responded to reports of the plane crashing into a vehicle on the runway around 11:38 p.m. The Federal Aviation Administration’s National Airspace System website highlighted that LaGuardia has been closed following the incident. Multiple videos taken by bystanders and shared on social media show severe damage to the front of the aircraft.
Air Canada Flight Involved in Collision at LaGuardia Airport
Air Canada Flight Involved in Collision at LaGuardia Airport
An Air Canada flight collided with a Port Authority vehicle upon landing at LaGuardia Airport, leading to runway closures and response from emergency services.
Authorities confirmed that an Air Canada flight collided with a Port Authority vehicle shortly after landing at LaGuardia Airport late at night. Firefighters responded to the incident where the aircraft suffered visible damage. The Federal Aviation Administration subsequently announced that LaGuardia Airport was closed. Eyewitness videos on social media capture the aftermath of the collision.
