Air Canada Express Plane Collides With Fire Truck At LaGuardia Airport; Multiple Injuries Reported

A fire truck on Runway 4 was struck by an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 aircraft at LaGuardia Airport. The impact prompted an emergency response and led officials to suspend all operations, implementing a complete ground stop.

The aircraft, arriving from Montreal, reportedly struck the fire truck during landing. Initial reports and flight-tracking data confirmed the collision.

Audio recordings and preliminary visual reconstructions suggest that air traffic control had instructed both the flight crew and the ground vehicle to halt moments before the impact.

The New York Fire Department reported, though unconfirmed, that at least five firefighters sustained serious injuries.

Over 100 passengers on board also sustained injuries, with some described as being in critical condition. Emergency response teams, including Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) units, continue to work at the site.

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that it closed the airport and implemented a ground stop for all incoming and outgoing flights. This measure allows emergency teams to operate and investigators to begin examining the cause of the collision.

Officials warned that the airport closure could last for an extended period. They indicated that the airport might remain closed until 18:00 GMT.

Authorities have not yet released definitive numbers regarding total injuries or the full extent of the damage.

Investigators are examining the sequence of events that led to the collision. Meanwhile, airport and airline staff continue to assist affected passengers and support emergency teams.

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