‘Stop, stop, stop’: Moment Air Canada plane crashes into truck

Al Jazeera
March 23, 2026
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CCTV footage captured the moment an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York.

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CCTV footage captured an Air Canada plane colliding with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The incident was recorded on video, with audio capturing someone saying "stop, stop, stop" during the impact. The collision occurred while the aircraft was on the tarmac, raising questions about ground operations and safety protocols at one of the nation's busiest airports. No details were immediately available about injuries or the extent of damage to either vehicle. The incident underscores the risks of coordinating multiple vehicles and aircraft in congested airport environments.

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