"The CRJ-900 plane, which was coming from Montreal, struck the vehicle at a speed of about 24 miles per hour, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24."
"The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport until 0530 GMT, citing an emergency and a high probability of an extension."
"Unverified footage on social media showed damage to the nose of the plane, as it tilted upward, but Reuters could not immediately verify the footage."
On March 23, 2026, an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 collided with a Port Authority fire truck while landing at LaGuardia Airport. The incident occurred at a speed of approximately 24 miles per hour. The FAA issued a ground stop for all flights at the airport, indicating an emergency situation. Arriving flights were diverted or returned to their origin. Unverified social media footage showed damage to the plane's nose. The New York Fire Department responded to the incident but did not provide further details.
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