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At least five killed in Amazon plane crash at Miami airport

From Diario Libre · () Spanish

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

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  • Five people died and five others were injured after an Amazon cargo plane veered off the runway at Miami International Airport.
  • The aircraft struck several vehicles, and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue sent more than 60 units to the scene.
  • The airport closed all runways and taxiways, suspending departures and arrivals after the crash.

At least five people died after an Amazon cargo plane veered off the runway following landing at Miami International Airport, authorities confirmed. Five other people suffered injuries and went to hospital.

Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz announced the death and injury toll at a news conference. The aircraft struck several vehicles, prompting a response from more than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said crews found the aircraft at the scene after the crash. Miami International Airport reported that the plane remained immobilized at the airport’s northeastern end.

All runways and taxiways remained closed, and the airport suspended every departure and arrival. Images of the incident circulated on social media.

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Originally published by Diario Libre in Spanish. 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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