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Plane crashes into several vehicles at Miami airport

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

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

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  • A Boeing 767-300 cargo plane ran off the runway at Miami International Airport after landing Sunday afternoon, according to the FAA.
  • The aircraft struck several vehicles, caught fire and prompted the closure of all runways and taxiways.
  • Officials reported several patients at the scene, but had not yet provided further information.

A Boeing 767-300 cargo plane ran off the runway after landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon and collided with several vehicles, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said.

The incident occurred at about 2 p.m. local time, or 7 p.m. GMT. Miami International Airport said all runways and taxiways had been closed from 3 p.m., with a ground stop in effect.

All runways and taxiways at Miami International Airport are currently closed from 3 p.m., and a ground stop is in effect

· Miami International AirportThe airport announced closures and a ground stop after the cargo plane left the runway.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue told CBS News that crews had responded to reports of a dangerous situation involving an aircraft that had left the runway and struck several vehicles. Responders found the plane on fire, with heavy flames and smoke visible.

The emergency service said several patients were at the scene and that more than 60 firefighters and rescue personnel were responding. It said it would provide further information about the patients when available.

several patients

· Miami-Dade Fire RescueThe emergency service reported patients at the crash scene without providing further details.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. 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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