How the deadly LaGuardia Airport crash unfolded

BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-03-23 · 22:17 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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An Air Canada passenger plane collided with a firefighting truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Sunday night, resulting in the deaths of two pilots. The collision occurred on the airport's runway, and video footage captured the aftermath. At least 41 passengers were hospitalized following the incident. LaGuardia Airport, a major US transportation hub, has since reopened, but the collision caused significant disruptions, leading to the delay or cancellation of hundreds of flights. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation.

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Hundreds of flights were delayed or cancelled as a result of the collision.

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The airport has reopened.

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At least 41 passengers were taken to hospital.

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Two pilots have died after an Air Canada passenger plane collided with a firefighting truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

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Two Pilots have died after an Air Canada passenger plane collided with a firefighting truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Sunday night.Video shows the aftermath of the collision on the airport's runway. At least 41 passengers were taken to hospital.The airport - one of the busiest in the US - has reopened, though hundreds of flights were delayed or cancelled as a result of the collision.56 minutes ago

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