At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport

{"heading":"Complex Situation at Miami Airport","subheading":"Details of the Crash and Its Impact","paragraph_1":"The Boeing 767 cargo plane operated by 21 Air Flight 7598 crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, causing significant damage and bringing operations to a halt.","paragraph_2":"The plane overshot the runway, striking several vehicles and resulting in at least five deaths and three people in critical condition. The National Transportation Safety Board has been assembled to investigate the incident.","paragraph_3":"Miami-Dade fire rescue confirmed that ten total people were involved, with five deaths, three in critical condition, and two taken to a local hospital. The two pilots and three others were taken to the hospital.","paragraph_4":"The crash occurred at the north-west end of the airport, with the plane disabled and a fire erupting as dark smoke billowed into the sky. The plane had struck multiple vehicles near the airport, trapping several people inside their vehicles.","paragraph_5":"The mayor of Miami-Dade county, Daniella Levine Cava, confirmed the incident and said that operations at the airport were brought to a halt. The airport issued an air and ground stop, preventing all other flights from landing or taking off.","paragraph_6":"The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) confirmed the crash and said that the plane, which was flying for Amazon Prime Air, had departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The plane overran the airport’s diagonal runway and was disabled at the north-west end of the airport.","paragraph_7":"The Miami Fire rescue chief, Raied Jadallah, described the incident as a “very complex situation” where the plane crashed into multiple vehicles as it ran off the tarmac, trapping several people inside their vehicles. The airport issued a statement saying that all runways and taxiways were closed as of 3pm and a ground stop was in effect.","paragraph_8":"More than 60 units from the Miami-Dade fire rescue services appeared on scene, with units arriving to find an airplane that had caught on fire as a result of this crash, with heavy flames and smoke showing. The plane had struck multiple vehicles near the airport, causing significant damage.","paragraph_9":"US transportation secretary Sean Duffy said on social media that responders would “assess the scene after an Amazon cargo plane overran the runway. The airport issued a statement saying that all runways and taxiways were closed as of 3pm and a ground stop was in effect.","paragraph_10":"The Miami-Dade sheriff’s office announced street closures due to the crash, saying that NW 67th Avenue between NW 25th Street – NW 36th Street is currently closed. Expect delays and seek alternate routes.","paragraph_11":"An Amazon spokesperson confirmed that an Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air experienced an incident while attempting to land at Miami International Airport. The spokesperson said that the company was working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened.","paragraph_12":"The crash highlights the risks associated with air cargo operations, especially at major airports. The incident has caused significant disruption to operations at the busy airport and has raised concerns about the safety of air cargo transportation."}