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An Air Canada Express regional jet crashed into a Port Authority vehicle on the ground after landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, forcing the airport to close.
The CRJ-900 plane, which was arriving from Montreal, struck the vehicle at about 24 miles per hour, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24.
The jet was operated by Jazz Aviation, Air Canada’s regional partner.
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport, saying there was an emergency without offering specific details.
LaGuardia’s website showed arriving planes had been diverted to other airports or returned to where they took off from.
The New York Fire Department said in a statement that it was responding to an incident involving a plane and a vehicle on the runway at LaGuardia Airport, although it did not provide additional details.
The New York City Police Department said the collision but did not offer further information.
Multiple videos taken at the scene showed the jet with severe damage to the front of the aircraft.
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Fox News Digital reached out to the FAA, Air Canada, LaGuardia Airport and the Port Authority for additional information.
Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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