"The pilot and copilot are badly injured. A sergeant and an officer have broken limbs and are in stable condition at a hospital, according to preliminary information from the sources."
"The plane was a Bombardier CRJ-900 twin-jet aircraft flown by Air Canada Express from Montreal. The accident happened on LaGuardia's Runway 4 about 11:45 p.m. ET."
"Video posted on social media shows a passenger jet on the runway with its cockpit high and the underside of its forward fuselage mangled."
"The Federal Aviation Administration said it was investigating the crash, and the airport was closed with flights subject to a ground stop because of an aircraft emergency."
An Air Canada passenger plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, injuring four individuals. The pilot and copilot sustained serious injuries, while two police officers suffered broken limbs but are in stable condition. The incident occurred as the plane, a Bombardier CRJ-900, was landing at approximately 30 mph. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash, which led to the airport's closure and a ground stop for flights. The National Transportation Safety Board is also gathering information on the incident.
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