Four firefighters critically injured after Air Canada flight collides with firetruck at LaGuardia Airport
An Air Canada flight arriving at LaGuardia Airport collided with a firetruck on Sunday night, resulting in four firefighters suffering critical injuries.Emergency services responded quickly as the plane, arriving from Montreal, struck the firetruck at the Queens airport.
Firefighters injured
Footage from the incident captured the commuter plane with its front smashed and leaning in the air.
The injured firefighters are members of the Port Authority Police Department.
Approximately 100 passengers were onboard the aircraft, and their conditions are currently being assessed. Reports indicate that the flight was transporting a group of Orthodox Jews from the New York area.
The crash occurred as the plane was taxiing to a gate during adverse weather conditions. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Port Authority, and FDNY have yet to issue comments regarding the incident.
This remains a developing story, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
