Air Canada regional jet collides with firefighting vehicle at LaGuardia Airport, killing two people and causing significant damage. The CRJ 900, arriving from Montreal with 76 people on board, struck a Port Authority vehicle responding to a separate incident. The plane, slowed to 24 mph, suffered severe damage, resting nose-up on the tarmac.

The FAA imposed an immediate ground stop, likely to extend, halting flights. Emergency protocols activated; NTSB launched an investigation. Passengers and crew were evacuated.

The Port Authority confirmed the collision involved their firefighting vehicle. New York Police advised avoiding the airport area due to road closures and delays. The incident underscores critical safety protocols at busy hubs like LaGuardia.