Air Canada Crash Marks the First Deaths to Take Place at LaGuardia Airport

The collision between an Air Canada plane and a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport marks the first deaths to take place there.

The pilot and copilot of Air Canada died due to the collision.

Air Canada, Fire Truck Collision Kills Pilot and Copilot

According to a report by CNN, Air Canada Flight 8646 received clearance for landing at around 11:35 p.m.

However, on a different area of the airport, United Flight 2384 aborted takeoff due to a warning light. Crew members reported an odor in the cabin that.

A Port Authority aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle then requested permission to cross the runway where the Air Canada aircraft was landing. The vehicle was dispatched to respond to the United flight.

The fire truck was given permission to cross, but about 10 seconds later, the controller said, "Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop, truck 1. Stop."

The collision took place at 11:38 p.m., which resulted in the deaths of the pilot and copilot. More than 40 people from the flight were taken to the hospital.

Two people in the fire truck were likewise injured.

Air Canada President and CEO Michael Rousseau has released a statement on the collision, which can be viewed below.

LaGuardia Airport Reopens

According to NBC News, LaGuardia has reopened one runway since the collision and has warned passengers of further delays.

It has not been confirmed as of writing when the other runways will be reopened for use.

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