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Two dead in NY plane crash into fire truck as dozens injured
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A commercial aircraft struck a firefighting vehicle while attempting to land at New York's LaGuardia Airport, resulting in the deaths of both pilots and injuries for numerous passengers or ground personnel caught near impact zone; initial video footage captured chaotic scenes with smoke billowing from wreckage as emergency services responded rapidly on site.
Key Points
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1An airplane crashed into a fire truck on the runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport during landing.
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2The pilot and co-pilot of both aircraft were killed in this tragic collision, while dozens suffered injuries.
Developments
Mar 23, 07:51
A plane crashed into a fire truck in New York City during landing; the pilot and co-pilot were killed.
Mar 23, 06:05
Video footage shows an aircraft hitting ground equipment while on final approach to land at JFK Airport. Authorities are concerned about potential injuries among firefighters who responded quickly due to smoke from a nearby burning building near the runway exit area in Queens.
Perspectives
A plane crashed into a fire truck on the runway in New York City during landing.
— [Mar 23, 06:05] Avion udario u vozilo dok je slijetaoThe pilot and co-pilot died as dozens of people were injured
— [Mar 23, 07:49], [Mar 23, 08:12]A video shows the crash occurred while an aircraft was landing.
— [Mar 23, 06:05] Avion udario u vozilo dok je slijetao