LaGuardia Reopens After Deadly Crash, Investigation Continues

0:00The runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport, site of a deadly plane collision with a fire truck, reopened Thursday around 10 a.m. after repairs and inspections met federal safety standards. The crash late Sunday night killed the two pilots on an air-Canada regional jet from Montreal, carrying 76 people as it struck the truck, responding to another aircraft issue. Port Authority officials say this restores full operations at one of the nation's busiest airports, though travelers should still confirm flights with airlines. LaGuardia leads the country in delays and cancellations, with over 300 flights scrapped in the past day alone. Around 40 people received hospital treatment for injuries, including firefighters and a flight attendant thrown onto the tarmac, but who survived? Strapped in her scene, most have been released, an air-Canada is now reuniting passengers with their bags from the destroyed plane. Late Wednesday, crews towed away the wreckage of the jet and truck while the national transportation safety board probes the cause. The airline's CEO also issued an apology

1:05for delivering condolences only in English amid backlash. With operations wrapping back up, LaGuardia urges caution on travel plans as the investigation unfolds and the airport works through its backlog. You've been listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news.