Breaking:Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami Airport, Flights Grounded After Runway Overrun
Amazon Prime Air Flight 7598 crashes after overrunning a runway at Miami International Airport, forcing a temporary airport shutdown and flight disruptions.
MIAMI, USA — An Amazon cargo plane has crashed after overrunning a runway at Miami International Airport, forcing authorities to temporarily shut down the airport and ground flights as emergency crews responded to the scene.
The aircraft, identified as an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo plane operating as Flight 7598, reportedly overran the runway shortly after landing on Sunday afternoon.
According to reports, the aircraft had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, before the incident occurred at approximately 1:55 pm local time. The plane continued beyond the runway and struck several vehicles before coming to a stop near a roadway.
Dramatic images and videos from the scene showed thick black smoke rising into the sky as emergency crews rushed to deal with the burning aircraft.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirmed that the aircraft was on fire when firefighters arrived. About 60 fire rescue units were reportedly dispatched to the scene to battle the blaze and assist those affected by the crash.
Miami Airport Operations Disrupted
The incident caused major disruption at Miami International Airport, with authorities closing all runways and taxiways and imposing a ground stop that temporarily halted airport operations.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the airport’s operations were affected by a disabled aircraft. Travellers were warned to expect delays as flight operations were gradually assessed.
The disruption could affect both departing and arriving passengers, with airlines expected to experience delays and possible cancellations depending on how quickly normal airport operations can resume.
Multiple People Reportedly Injured
Emergency responders were seen treating multiple patients following the incident.
However, authorities had not immediately released a confirmed figure for fatalities or the full number of people injured as of the latest reports.
The cause of the runway overrun also remains under investigation, and officials are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the aircraft’s landing and the events that led to the crash.
Investigation Underway
The incident is expected to trigger investigations by relevant aviation authorities, including the Federal Aviation Administration and other agencies responsible for determining the cause of aviation accidents and incidents.
Authorities are also expected to assess the condition of the aircraft, the runway and the vehicles involved in the collision.
The incident remains a developing story, with officials expected to provide further information about possible injuries, damage and the cause of the crash.
