LaGuardia Crash: 2 Dead, 4 Critical

0:00A tragic collision at LaGuardia Airport in New York has claimed two lives. In air-candidate regional flight for Montreal struck a Port Authority fire truck on a taxiway late Sunday night, around 11.37 pm on March 22. The pilots died from their injuries, and several firefighters were heard, with four in critical condition. The plane had just landed, and was crossing runway four, when the crash happened near Delta's terminal. A sergeant and an officer also suffered broken limbs, but are now stable in the hospital. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, though one engine company stayed back. Travelers and staff described the aftermath as total chaos, with evacuations underway and social media capturing the damaged plane nose-pointed. Upward, flights face massive delays or cancellations as the busy airport shut down completely. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop, halting all takeoffs and landings, and officials expect operations to resume no earlier than 2 pm on Monday.

1:03That means big disruptions for one of the city's busiest hubs. Investigators are still piecing together what caused the crash, with emergency teams securing the area as details emerge. Stay informed with Lester News today, AI-powered updates.