An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport in Florida on Sunday, killing at least five people. The aircraft, arriving from Puerto Rico, overshot the runway and struck several vehicles, according to officials.
Crash details and rescue efforts
Miami-Dade rescue fire chief Ray Jadallah told a news conference that the pilot and copilot were trapped in the cockpit as a result of the crash. He described the incident as a “very complex situation” in which the plane crashed into multiple vehicles as it ran off the tarmac, trapping several people inside their vehicles.
Casualties and immediate response
At least five deaths have been confirmed. Rescue teams worked to free those trapped, including the flight crew. The exact number of injured has not been disclosed.
Impact and investigation
The crash has raised questions about runway safety and cargo operations at the airport. Authorities are investigating the cause of the overshoot. The airport’s operations were affected as emergency crews responded to the scene.
