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  "id": 6034551,
  "title": "Amazon cargo plane crashes, bursts into flames at Miami airport after overshooting runway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-cargo-plane-crashes-bursts-into-flames-at-miami-airport-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T20:28:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3366567/amazon-cargo-plane-crashes-bursts-flames-miami-airport-after-overshooting-runway"
  },
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  "account": "An Amazon cargo plane crashed and erupted into flames at Miami International Airport on Sunday, violently overshooting the runway and colliding with several vehicles. Thick black smoke billowed into the sky as the aircraft, which had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, came to rest near two articulated lorries. The crash prompted the closure of all runways at the busy airport, with more than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responding to the scene. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the plane had overran the runway around 2pm local time, issuing a full ground stop and sending investigators to the area. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the FAA's actions. Over 250 flights were delayed at the airport, with disruptions expected to persist following the airport's reopening. The National Transportation Safety Board stated they were gathering information about the crash, but Amazon had not yet commented on the incident.",
  "summary": "An Amazon cargo plane barrelled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking multiple vehicles and bursting into flames in a crash that sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky and forced the closure of all runways at one of the nation’s busiest airports. More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the crash, arriving to find the aircraft on fire as crews worked…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Miami airport plane crash update: Ground stop declared as videos show heavy smoke rising from runway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/miami-airport-plane-crash-update-ground-stop-declared-as-videos-show",
        "published": "2026-09-06T18:32:24.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Amazon cargo overruns runway at Miami International, hits vehicles, officials say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-cargo-overruns-runway-at-miami-international-hits-vehicles",
        "published": "2026-09-06T19:05:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Amazon cargo plane overshoots Miami airport runway, disrupting flights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-cargo-plane-overshoots-miami-airport-runway-disrupting-flights",
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        "outlet": "Sky News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-cargo-plane-overshoots-runway-at-miami-airport-striking",
        "published": "2026-09-06T19:37:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport after it overshoots runway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-cargo-plane-crashes-at-miami-airport-after-it-overshoots-runway",
        "published": "2026-09-06T19:41:46.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Amazon cargo plane strikes multiple vehicles after overrunning Miami runway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-cargo-plane-strikes-multiple-vehicles-after-overrunning-miami",
        "published": "2026-09-06T19:46:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Amazon-contracted plane crashes at Miami airport after overrunning runway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-contracted-plane-crashes-at-miami-airport-after-overrunning",
        "published": "2026-09-06T19:47:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Amazon-owned Boeing 767 cargo plane crashes after overshooting runway in Miami",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-owned-boeing-767-cargo-plane-crashes-after-overshooting-runway",
        "published": "2026-09-06T19:58:25.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Amazon cargo plane overshoots Miami runway, crashes into vehicles and catches fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-cargo-plane-overshoots-miami-runway-crashes-into-vehicles-and",
        "published": "2026-09-06T20:03:48.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Colombia One",
        "title": "Cargo Plane Runs Off Runway at Miami International Airport and Disrupts Operations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/cargo-plane-runs-off-runway-at-miami-international-airport-and",
        "published": "2026-09-06T20:04:07.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Amazon cargo plane overshoots Miami runway, hits vehicles, catches fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-cargo-plane-overshoots-miami-runway-hits-vehicles-catches-fire",
        "published": "2026-09-06T20:28:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Amazon cargo plane overshoots Miami runway, hits vehicles, catches fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-cargo-plane-overshoots-miami-runway-hits-vehicles-catches-fire-6051066",
        "published": "2026-09-06T21:35:25.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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