"The CRJ-900 plane, which was coming from Montreal, struck the vehicle at a speed of about 24 miles per hour (39 kph), according to flight tracking website FlightRadar24."
"The FAA issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport following the collision, indicating an emergency and a high probability of an extension."
"The New York Post reported that at least two Port Authority police officers were critically injured in the incident."
"Unverified footage on social media showed damage to the nose of the plane, but Reuters could not immediately verify the footage."
An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 plane from Montreal collided with a Port Authority vehicle upon landing at LaGuardia Airport. The incident occurred at approximately 11:38 p.m., prompting the FAA to issue a ground stop for all planes at the airport due to an emergency. Reports indicate that at least two Port Authority police officers were critically injured. Passengers included a group of Orthodox Jews. Arriving flights were diverted or returned to their origin. The New York Fire Department responded to the incident, but further details were not provided.
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