At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes in US
An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport after overshooting the runway, resulting in at least five fatalities. Emergency crews responded to the scene to extinguish a fire and conduct search and rescue operations for those trapped in the aircraft and nearby vehicles.
Why it matters
A major aviation accident involving a logistics giant raises questions about air safety protocols and emergency response efficiency at busy international airports.
At least five people were killed when an Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway after it landed Sunday at Miami International Airport, crashed into vehicles and caught fire, officials said.
Miami-Dade County fire chief Ray Jadallah told reporters that in addition to five fatalities, three people were transported to trauma centres "in critical condition" and two more were treated at a local hospital.
"The airplane did strike a couple of vehicles," which left "a couple of victims that were actually trapped in the vehicles," Mr Jadallah said.
"A complex extrication with our technical rescue team" was needed, "including a search and rescue of the pilot and co-pilot that were trapped in this aircraft."
Mr Jadallah did not clarify whether the pilot or co-pilot survived, and officials declined to answer questions after brief statements were made.
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