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#BREAKING: A Mass casualty incident has been declared after a jet had collided with a fire truck numerous injuries have been reported β¨β¨
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#Queens |
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At this time, emergency crews and officials have declared a mass casualty incident after a jet collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York. The aircraft struck the vehicle on the runway, triggering a major emergency response. Multiple injuries have been reported following the incident, with unconfirmed reports of fatalities at this time. At least an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 was involved, carrying approximately 100 souls on board, while 5 first responders were in the fire truck. Multiple agencies are on scene, with crews actively conducting rescues, triaging victims, and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. Authorities are working to secure the area as the situation remains active and developing. All flights are being deferred to JFK