Saturday, March 29, 2025
New York: March 23, 2026 (10:42 AM IST) |
A severe accident occurred today on the runway of LaGuardia Airport in New York City. An Air Canada Express aircraft collided with a ground service vehicle (truck). Several passengers on board are reported to have been injured in the collision, leading to a state of panic at the airport.
Cause of Collision: According to the flight-tracking website Flightradar24, the aircraft was in motion on the runway when it struck a ground vehicle. Viral social media videos show the nose of the plane tilted upwards as emergency evacuations are carried out.
Aviation Authority Response: Taking the incident seriously, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a “Ground Stop” for the entire airport. This means all aircraft movements at the airport have been halted.
Airport Closure: Per the FAA notice, the airport is expected to remain completely closed until 18:00 GMT, though this duration may be extended.
Emergency teams arrived at the scene immediately following the crash. Rescue operations are currently underway to safely evacuate all passengers. While media reports claim several people have been injured, FAA officials have yet to release an official statement regarding the exact number of casualties or the severity of the injuries.
Impact on Travel: This incident has affected hundreds of flights arriving at and departing from New York, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at the airport.
