Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport, killing at least five
At least five people were killed and five injured after an Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday and crashed into several vehicles, officials said. Miami Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said there was “no apparent threat to public safety” following the crash.
An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people and injuring five others. According to Miami Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, there was "no apparent threat to public safety" following the incident. The plane, a Boeing 767-300 operated by 21 Air for Amazon, overshot the runway and struck multiple vehicles on the ground.
The crash occurred just before 2 pm EDT, prompting the closure of all runways and taxiways at the airport. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned of "significant delays and potential cancellations." Three of the injured were in critical condition, as reported by The Business Times.
The plane had departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was landing at Miami International Airport when the incident occurred. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the details of the flight. Two of the airport's four runways were reopened after the incident.
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