**A Delta Airlines plane crash at Toronto Pearson Airport resulted in significant injuries, prompting an extensive emergency response.**
**Delta Flight Accident Leaves Three in Critical Condition at Toronto Airport**
**Delta Flight Accident Leaves Three in Critical Condition at Toronto Airport**
**Emergency Response Proves Effective as Passengers Escape Aircraft**
One child and two adults have been critically injured following a plane crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The incident involved a Delta Airlines flight arriving from Minneapolis, which overturned on the snowy tarmac, resulting in a scene shared extensively across social media. The plane appeared to be missing at least one wing and was flipped onto its roof.
Emergency services reported that despite the alarming nature of the crash, all 80 passengers and crew onboard were accounted for, with 18 individuals requiring hospitalization. The critically injured include a child, a man in his 60s, and a woman in her 40s. Toronto Pearson Airport's president, Deborah Flint, commended the emergency teams for their quick and effective response that prevented any fatalities.
The airplane involved was Delta Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, using a CRJ900 aircraft. The event occurred around 14:15 ET on Monday, causing an immediate closure of the airport. However, operations resumed approximately three hours later. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada stated it would investigate, leading to the closure of two runways for several days which may cause ongoing delays for travelers.
Initial investigation reports indicated that conditions on the runway were dry, contradicting earlier claims of dangerous winds. Witness footage from the crash showed passengers escaping from the damaged aircraft with responders actively assisting. Officials from both Ontario and Minnesota expressed gratitude for the efforts of the first responders.
The crash has disrupted travel plans, resulting in numerous delays and cancellations at Toronto Pearson Airport, which had already been dealing with weather-related issues, including snowfall and frigid temperatures from recent storms. Many passengers reported frustration with flight cancellations, particularly those who were scheduled to fly immediately after the incident.
Emergency services reported that despite the alarming nature of the crash, all 80 passengers and crew onboard were accounted for, with 18 individuals requiring hospitalization. The critically injured include a child, a man in his 60s, and a woman in her 40s. Toronto Pearson Airport's president, Deborah Flint, commended the emergency teams for their quick and effective response that prevented any fatalities.
The airplane involved was Delta Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, using a CRJ900 aircraft. The event occurred around 14:15 ET on Monday, causing an immediate closure of the airport. However, operations resumed approximately three hours later. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada stated it would investigate, leading to the closure of two runways for several days which may cause ongoing delays for travelers.
Initial investigation reports indicated that conditions on the runway were dry, contradicting earlier claims of dangerous winds. Witness footage from the crash showed passengers escaping from the damaged aircraft with responders actively assisting. Officials from both Ontario and Minnesota expressed gratitude for the efforts of the first responders.
The crash has disrupted travel plans, resulting in numerous delays and cancellations at Toronto Pearson Airport, which had already been dealing with weather-related issues, including snowfall and frigid temperatures from recent storms. Many passengers reported frustration with flight cancellations, particularly those who were scheduled to fly immediately after the incident.
