"The New York Police Department confirmed the collision, which led to closing the airport. US broadcasters reported that the pilot and co-pilot of the plane were killed in the accident involving a fire truck operated by police officers."
"Dozens more were injured, including a sergeant and an officer that had suffered broken limbs, but were in stable condition at a local hospital, according to the outlet."
"The CRJ-900 plane, which was on its way from Montreal, Canada, hit the vehicle at a speed of approximately 39 kilometers (24 miles) per hour, according to Flightradar24."
"Social media footage from the scene appears to show severe damage to the front nose of the aircraft, which looks to be tilting upwards."
An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport after landing. The incident resulted in the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot, while dozens of others were injured, including police officers. The Federal Aviation Administration announced that the airport would remain closed until 2pm Eastern Time the following day. The aircraft, en route from Montreal, was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members. Social media footage showed significant damage to the aircraft, and local authorities warned of traffic disruptions in the area.
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