Two pilots were killed after an Air Canada Express flight collided with a fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York. At least two firefighters were critically injured in the crash. The incident triggered a ground stop and emergency response, with authorities yet to confirm the exact cause.

New York: A pilot and co-pilot were killed after an Air Canada Express passenger aircraft collided with a fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, according to US media reports. The incident has also left at least two firefighters critically injured, raising serious concerns over runway safety and emergency coordination.

The crash reportedly occurred around 11:38 pm (local time) when the Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft, arriving from Montreal, struck a fire engine on Runway 4. The aircraft, operated by Jazz Airlines, is said to have hit the vehicle at a speed of approximately 39 kmph, as per flight-tracking data.

Both Pilots Killed, 2 Firefighters Critical

According to reports by and , the two pilots onboard were killed in the impact, while firefighters in the vehicle sustained severe injuries, including broken limbs. They are currently undergoing treatment at a hospital and are said to be in stable condition.