"The fire truck is on its side, surrounded by debris, wreckage and warped metal. Authorities said 41 people had been taken to hospital, with 31 later discharged but others suffering from serious injuries."
"An investigation is now underway to determine what happened. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will be looking at the speed the plane was moving, the staffing of the air traffic control tower at the time, and if anybody was ejected from the aircraft."
"Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani said he had 'been briefed on the tragic collision'. 'I am grateful to our first responders, whose swift actions saved lives,' he said."
A passenger plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in the deaths of two pilots. The incident occurred shortly after Air Canada flight AC8646 landed, with the fire truck responding to a separate issue on another plane. Authorities reported 41 injuries, with 31 individuals discharged from the hospital. An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board will examine the plane's speed, air traffic control staffing, and potential ejections from the aircraft. The identities of the deceased pilots have not been released, while the firefighters involved are in stable condition.
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