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Amazon cargo plane crashes while landing at Miami airport

From Al Jazeera · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • An Amazon cargo plane operated by 21 Air overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said the plane struck multiple vehicles and caught fire, while authorities assessed the condition of people affected.
  • The number of people aboard and any injuries or fatalities remained unknown, and officials imposed a ground stop that caused significant delays.

An Amazon cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport, struck multiple vehicles and caught fire, disrupting one of the busiest airports in the United States.

The Boeing 767-300 arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and overran the runway at about 2 p.m. Eastern time, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a social media post. Early reports indicated that the aircraft crossed a road near the airport after leaving the runway.

We’re working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened.

· Kelly NantelThe Amazon spokesperson described the company’s response after the cargo plane crashed.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said it was working to extinguish the blaze and assess the status of people affected. Authorities did not immediately say how many crew members or passengers were aboard, and no details about possible injuries or deaths were provided.

Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, wellbeing, and care of everyone involved. We’re doing everything we can to support those affected.

· Kelly NantelNantel said Amazon was prioritizing people affected by the crash.

Amazon said 21 Air operated the aircraft. “We’re working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened,” Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said. “Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, wellbeing, and care of everyone involved. We’re doing everything we can to support those affected.”

Videos circulating online showed black smoke rising near the runway. The National Transportation Safety Board said it was aware of the crash and would provide updates as more information became available. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Department of Transportation had issued a full ground stop in Miami and urged travelers to expect “significant delays.” The FAA is investigating the cause.

significant delays

· Sean DuffyThe U.S. transportation secretary warned travelers about disruption after the ground stop at Miami airport.
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Originally published by Al Jazeera in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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