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At least five killed after Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crashes in Miami

From CNA · () English

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  • At least five people died and five were injured when an Amazon Prime Air cargo flight overran a runway and crashed while landing at Miami International Airport.
  • The Boeing 767-300 struck several vehicles, forcing officials to close all runways and taxiways and warn travelers of major delays and cancellations.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration said it will investigate the crash, while Amazon said the safety and care of those involved were its priority.

At least five people died when an Amazon Prime Air cargo flight overran a runway and crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, officials said. Five others were injured, including three people in critical condition.

expect significant delays and potential cancellations

· Sean DuffyThe US transportation secretary warned travelers after airport runways and taxiways closed.

Prime Air Flight 7598 left San Juan, Puerto Rico, and overran the airport’s diagonal runway shortly before 2 p.m. Eastern time. Officials said the aircraft struck multiple vehicles on the ground. The crash prompted the closure of all runways and taxiways at the airport from 3 p.m.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned travelers to “expect significant delays and potential cancellations.” National Public Radio, citing Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, reported that the incident involved “multiple patients.”

multiple patients

· National Public Radio, citing Miami-Dade Fire RescueThe report described the number of people receiving medical attention after the crash.

The aircraft was a Boeing 767-300 operated for Amazon by cargo airline 21 Air, according to the Federal Aviation Administration and an Amazon spokesperson. Reuters photographs showed the plane with its nose on the ground and its tail raised. The right side appeared to have scorch marks.

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

· Kelly NantelThe Amazon spokesperson said the company was gathering information about the crash.

Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said the company was still gathering details. “We’re working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened,” Nantel said. “Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved.” The Federal Aviation Administration said it would investigate.

Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved.

· Kelly NantelNantel described Amazon’s stated priority after the incident.
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