In brief
In a troubling incident at LaGuardia Airport late last night, an Air Canada flight struck a Port Authority vehicle after landing. The New York Police Department confirmed the collision, resulting in airport closure and emergency response from firefighters. Eyewitness videos on social media showed extensive front-end damage to the plane.
NEW YORK (AP) — An Air Canada flight collided with a Port Authority vehicle after landing at LaGuardia Airport, according to authorities. The New York Police Department confirmed the collision but could not immediately offer additional information. A spokesperson for the New York City Fire Department said firefighters responded to reports of a plane that crashed into a vehicle on the runway at 11:38 p.m. Additional information was not immediately available.The Federal Aviation Administration’s National Airspace System website reported that LaGuardia has closed due to the incident. Multiple videos taken by bystanders and posted on social media showed the jet with severe damage to the front of the aircraft, raising concerns about passenger safety and airport operations.}
