Miami Airport crash live as five killed after Amazon plane veers off runway

Miami Airport crash live as five killed after Amazon plane veers off runway The cargo jet is said to have 'overrun' the runway while landing An Amazon cargo plane has reportedly veered off the runway and burst into flames while landing at a major Florida airport. Five people were killed and another five injured during the incident. The Boeing 767, which had travelled from Puerto Rico, is said to have overrun the runway at Miami International Airport before crashing into multiple vehicles. Thick black smoke and huge flames could be seen engulfing the scene as emergency services raced to the airport. The dramatic incident has brought operations at Miami International Airport to a standstill, however, flights have since resumed. Key Events "We're working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened," said Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel. "Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, wellbeing, and care of everyone involved. We're doing everything we can to support those affected." The aircraft was largely in tact despite the blaze. It appeared to be resting on its belly. More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the crash. The pilot and co-pilot were trapped in the aircraft. Fire crews were dealing with a fuel leak on the plane several hours after the incident. Some people were trapped inside vehicles, Miami-Dade Rescue Fire Chief Ray Jadallah said. Miami-Dade County officials said three other people were critically injured and two others hospitalised with less severe injuries. The Miami mayor Daniella Levine Cava has confirmed five people are dead and five more are injured. In a press conference, Cava said it was an "incredibly difficult" day. "We can confirm that we have at least five deceased individuals," Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has said in a news conference. "Multiple individuals were transported to local hospitals with unknown injuries". In a post on X, Mayor of Miami-Dave County, Daniella Levine Cava said: "We are closely monitoring the situation at @iflymia following this afternoon’s incident involving a Prime Air cargo aircraft. "@MiamiDadeFire and our airport teams are on the scene. Right now, our focus is on everyone involved and making sure our first responders have what they need. We will provide updates as we learn more." "We can confirm that an Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air experienced an incident while attempting to land at Miami International Airport today," Kelly Nantel, Amazon's Director of Corporate Global Media Relations said in a statement, reports the BBC. "This is a fast-moving situation and we're still gathering details. We're working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened," she continues. "Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved. We're doing everything we can to support those affected." Miami International Airport has confirmed in an emergency alert that the airport is closed for landing flights and take-off. It said: "Prime Air Flight 7598 overran Miami International Airport’s diagonal runway at approximately 2 p.m. today, leaving the aircraft disabled at the northwest end of the airport. All MIA runways and taxiways are currently closed, and a full ground stop is in effect. Passengers with flights scheduled today should check directly with their airline for flight status updates before heading to the airport." Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has said in a statement: "Over 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units are on scene of an incident involving a plane that overran a runway and struck multiple vehicles near Miami International Airport. "Units arrived to find an airplane that had caught on fire as a result of this crash, with heavy flames and smoke showing. Firefighters are working on extinguishing the fire and assessing patients." In a statement, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) said: “21 Air Flight 7598 overran the runway after landing at Miami International Airport around 2 pm local time on Sunday, September 6. "The Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The FAA will investigate. "Contact the airline for additional information", it added in a post on X.