Air Canada Plane Collides with Emergency Vehicle at LaGuardia Airport, Injuring Multiple People

Late on Sunday night, an Air Canada aircraft collided with a vehicle on a taxiway at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in injuries and the closure of the airport. According to reports, the vehicle involved was a fire truck and four firefighters have been critically injured.

The incident occurred on Runway 4 within Delta’s terminal area at around 11:37 p. m. , as reported by AeroCrewNews and NYCFireWire. The first-due engine company was deployed to the scene along with other FDNY units.

The aircraft involved in the collision was Jazz Airlines Flight 646, operated by Air Canada’s regional carrier Jazz Airlines, as reported by local news site Col Live. The plane had just landed in New York from Montreal, Quebec when it collided with a Port Authority emergency vehicle while attempting to cross runway 04/22.

In response to the emergency, the US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground stop, halting all flights at the airport. The notice suggests that the halt may be extended, but no further details have been provided.

Currently, emergency services personnel are working to make the area safe. However, the airport is expected to remain closed until 2 p. m. on Monday, resulting in significant travel disruptions.

The cause of the incident is still under investigation and officials have not released any information about the identities or medical conditions of those who were injured. Passengers and airport workers described the scene as chaotic, with flights experiencing delays or cancellations.

Videos circulating on social media show the evacuation and rescue efforts at the airport, with one clip showing the aircraft’s nose tilted upward as passengers disembarked.

At this time, authorities at the airport have not released a full statement regarding the casualties or details of the collision. The Express has reached out for comment but has not received a response.