At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes on runway at Miami airport

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An Amazon cargo plane crashed on Sunday afternoon at Miami International Airport after overrunning the runway upon arrival from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The incident resulted in at least five fatalities, with the pilot and co-pilot among those trapped in the aircraft. The crash also caused multiple vehicles to be struck and the plane to burst into flames, sending thick black smoke into the sky. Emergency responders from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, numbering over 60 units, worked to extinguish the fire and assess casualties. The crash led to the closure of all runways at the busy airport, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is sending investigators.

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The aircraft overran the runway after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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The pilot and co-pilot were trapped in the plane.

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Three people were critically injured and two others hospitalized with less severe injuries.

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The crash occurred around 2pm local time, sending thick black smoke into the sky and forcing the closure of all runways.

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At least five people were killed when an Amazon cargo plane crashed on a runway at Miami International Airport.

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At least five people were killed when an Amazon cargo plane barrelled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking multiple vehicles and bursting into flames.The crash happened at around 2pm local time and sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky and forced the closure of all runways at one of the country’s busiest airports.Three people were critically injured and two others hospitalised with less severe injuries, Miami-Dade County officials told a news conference.Miami-Dade Rescue Fire Chief Ray Jadallah said some people were trapped inside vehicles. The pilot and co-pilot were also trapped in the plane. Fire crews were still dealing with a fuel leak on the plane several hours after the crash, Jadallah said.More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the crash, arriving to find the aircraft on fire as crews worked to extinguish the flames and assess patients.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the aircraft overran the runway after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico.Transport Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA was sending investigators and issued a full ground stop at Miami International as emergency crews responded.

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