Fatal Collision at LaGuardia Airport Forces Closure After Jet Hits Fire Truck

A deadly crash occurred at New York's LaGuardia Airport when an Air Canada regional aircraft struck a firefighting vehicle on the runway following landing. The collision resulted in two fatalities and led to the airport's closure.

LaGuardia Airport in New York has suspended operations following a deadly runway collision that occurred late Sunday evening when an Air Canada regional aircraft crashed into a Port Authority emergency response vehicle.

The incident took place after the aircraft had completed its landing sequence, according to initial reports. A source with knowledge of the ongoing investigation confirmed that the crash claimed two lives.

The collision involved the passenger jet and an airport rescue and firefighting truck that was positioned on the runway. Emergency crews responded immediately to the scene of the accident.

Airport officials have not yet announced when normal flight operations will resume as investigators work to determine the cause of the fatal incident.

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