Air Canada Jet Crashes into Fire Truck at LaGuardia

0:00An air-canada regional jet collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia airport late Sunday night, killing the pilot and co-pilot, and injuring two firefighters with non-life threatening wounds. The flight for Montreal carried 72 passengers and four crew members, all of whom were safely evacuated after the crash crushed the planes. Nose, the fire truck had clearance to cross the tarmac in response to a report of an odor on another aircraft. Air traffic controllers tried to stop it at the last moment and later acknowledged a mistake amid handling an earlier emergency. Travelers faced major disruptions as LaGuardia shut down until at least early Monday afternoon, worsening delays from the government shutdown, and spring break crowds. Passengers described tense weights on the tarmac, watching the aftermath unfold into the early morning. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are focusing on coordination between air and ground operations, controller fatigue during the overnight shift and chronic staffing shortages at the Federal Aviation Administration.

1:05Experts know ground incidents like this have plagued airports for years. Canadian officials have joined the probe, and the busy hub remains a focal point for safety upgrades. As teams sift through the details to prevent future tragedies, I'm Corey with the story. That's your Canada News today update AI powered and always on.