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Air Canada Aircraft Collides with Fire Truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport
Aircraft-Fire Truck Collision and Casualties
On Sunday evening, March 22, 2026, a Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft operated by Air Canada, arriving from Montreal, Canada, collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The accident resulted in serious injuries to four firefighters and led to the temporary closure of the airport. Some reports indicated that the accident caused two deaths and 70 injuries. The aircraft was carrying approximately 100 passengers, and footage shows significant damage to the plane's nose.
Airport Operations and Investigation
The collision caused significant disruptions to operations at LaGuardia Airport. The temporary closure of the airport led to flight delays and cancellations, inconveniencing numerous passengers. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. Further details regarding the circumstances of the collision with the fire truck and air traffic control instructions are expected to be revealed.
*Source: YouTube: CGTN, YouTube: Anadolu English (2026-03-23)*
