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Delays, cancellations continue at MIA following Amazon cargo plane crash that killed 5 people
local10.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Miami International Airport experienced significant disruptions Monday morning with 118 domestic flight delays and 65 cancellations following a cargo plane crash the previous day.
- A Boeing 767 cargo plane operated by Amazon Prime Air overran a runway Sunday afternoon, resulting in five fatalities and five injuries, three of which are critical.
- The crash caused the closure of all runways for several hours; currently, two of the airport’s four runways are open, with ongoing investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board.
- The plane, originating from San Juan, Puerto Rico, struck several vehicles after going off the northwest end of the airport’s diagonal runway.
- Authorities and Amazon are prioritizing the safety and care of those affected, and travelers are advised to check flight statuses before heading to the airport.
