Air Canada flight veers off runway at Montreal airport
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- An Air Canada flight from Los Angeles veered off the runway after landing at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport on Thursday afternoon.
- The airline confirmed that no injuries were reported among passengers or crew.
- The north runway was temporarily closed as a precaution, leading to potential flight delays, and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating.
An Air Canada flight arriving from Los Angeles veered off the runway shortly after landing at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport on Thursday afternoon. The airline confirmed that flight AC774, operated by a Boeing 737 Max, left the taxiway around 4 p.m., but thankfully, no injuries were reported among the passengers and crew on board.
Following the incident, all passengers and crew were safely deplaned and moved to the terminal. As a precautionary measure, airport officials temporarily closed the north runway to allow for the evacuation and subsequent investigation. This closure has prompted warnings of potential flight delays, and travelers are advised to check their flight statuses before heading to the airport.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has dispatched investigators to the scene to examine the circumstances surrounding the aircraft veering off the runway. Further details regarding the cause of the incident are expected as the investigation progresses.
Update: all passengers and crew on AC774 have been deplaned and are in the terminal.
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