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Plane and ground vehicle collide at New York's LaGuardia airport halting flights

Plane and ground vehicle collide at New York's LaGuardia airport halting flights

Summary

A plane and a ground vehicle collided at LaGuardia Airport in New York, causing the airport to shut down. The accident involved an Air Canada Express plane from Montreal and a Port Authority vehicle, but no injuries were reported.

Key Facts

  • A collision happened between a plane and vehicle at LaGuardia Airport.
  • The plane involved was an Air Canada Express flight from Montreal.
  • The collision occurred when the plane was moving at about 24 mph.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for the airport.
  • The plane was a CRJ 900 model and carried about 70-90 people.
  • No injuries have been reported from the incident.
  • The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey operates the involved vehicle.
  • The airport remains closed with likely extensions of the ground stop.

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