At least five people died and five others were injured in a plane crash at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon. The Boeing 767-300 cargo plane, operated by 21 Air for Amazon, crashed onto runway number 30 before running off into a nearby field, where it caught fire. According to the authorities, over 200 firefighters responded to the scene and conducted search and rescue operations. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has confirmed that inspectors from the Federal Aviation Administration have been sent to investigate the crash.
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At least 5 people were killed and 8 others injured when an Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday. The plane, which was operated by 21 Air, overran the runway while attempting to land from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and struck several vehicles before bursting into flames. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it would investigate the crash.
According to officials, the plane hit multiple vehicles near the 2100 block of Northwest 42nd Avenue, with some people trapped inside their cars. More than 60 firefighters responded to the scene, using foam and specialized airport firefighting units to put out the blaze.
The incident forced a 3-hour ground stop at the airport as emergency crews worked to extinguish the fire and assess the status of those affected. Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said in a statement that the company was "heartbroken" over the loss of life.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has assembled a team to investigate the crash, which is believed to have occurred around 2 p.m. ET on Sunday.
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At least five people are dead and five more have been injured after an Amazon cargo plane crashed and ran off the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon.
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“At approximately 1:58 p.m. this afternoon, a cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport as it overran runway number 30,” Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said at a press conference after the initial news broke.
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“It came to rest in a field adjacent to the airport.
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At this time, we can confirm that we have at least five deceased individuals, and we have multiple individuals that were transported to local hospitals with unknown injuries.”
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The Boeing 767-300 is an Amazon cargo plane that flew from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was operated by 21 Air, according to an Amazon spokesperson.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Federal Aviation Administration has sent “inspectors to investigate” the crash.
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“More than 60 units and approximately 200 firefighters responded to the scene,” Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue’s official X page said.
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“Upon arrival, they found the aircraft outside the airport’s operational area, engulfed in flames and producing a large amount of smoke.
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The firefighters tackled a complex fire in the engine compartment and used foam from specialized airport fire units to extinguish it.
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They also conducted search and rescue operations, and located and assessed patients throughout the incident zone.”
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There is no further threat to the public, fire rescue also said.
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“My heart is with all of the families who were affected and to everyone who is grieving tonight, and we are also praying for the injured and their families,” Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said at the press conference.
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“And I want to thank all the men and women of our fire rescue team, of our sheriff’s office, I want to thank all the first responders.
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Our fire rescue team was there within seconds of the crash, so we are deeply grateful for everything that they have done and always do.”
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Levine Cava also said her office is “learning more about what happened” and will continue to update the public when further information is confirmed.
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