New York’s LaGuardia airport closed after plane collision with fire truck kills two pilots – latest updates

About 40 people taken to hospital after Air Canada Express crash, some with serious injuries Pilot and co-pilot killed after Air Canada jet collision at LaGuardia New York Sign up for the Breaking News US email New York governor Kathy Hochul reacted to the crash on Monday morning, paying tribute to the victims and their families. She also said the airport would remain closed until early afternoon local time. Hochul wrote on X: Heartbreaking news out of LaGuardia this morning.
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By Fran Lawther

LaGuardia plane crash air traffic control audio reveals frantic call for truck to 'stop, stop, stop'

Air traffic control audio from LaGuardia airport in New York captured the moment a plane struck a fire truck, killing two pilots late Sunday.

'Messed up': Air traffic controller audio captures moments before LaGuardia crash

A harrowing incident at LaGuardia saw an Air Canada plane collide with a firefighting truck after an air traffic controller admitted to a mistake. Despite frantic warnings, the collision occurred, tragically claiming the lives of the pilots. The airport faced closure as investigations began into the critical error.

By TOI World Desk