The incident occurred when a plane departing from Montreal collided with a fire truck, resulting in critical injuries to four firefighters. The collision took place on the fourth runway, with Reuters reporting that the plane's speed was 39 km/h at the moment of impact.
There were 100 passengers on board the Bombardier CRJ-900, and their condition is currently being assessed.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to temporarily suspend operations at the airport due to an "aircraft emergency situation."
According to the New York Post, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) confirmed that four firefighters are among the injured. Last night, LaGuardia Airport also warned of potential flight schedule disruptions due to adverse weather conditions, including rain and fog, according to CNN.
Witnesses captured photos and videos of the Bombardier CRJ-900 colliding with the vehicle at high speed, resulting in significant damage to the front of the plane.
