An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport after overrunning the runway while landing from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The crash, which occurred around 2 p.m., resulted in the deaths of five people and caused chaos on the ground, with several individuals taken to hospitals. The plane, a Boeing 767 operated by Amazon’s contract carrier 21 Air, ended up in a field next to the airport, with thick smoke visible. Over 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene, dealing with a fuel leak from the aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, and all runways at the airport were temporarily closed. The FAA issued a ground stop, causing significant delays. Amazon is working with authorities to understand the situation and prioritize the safety of those involved.
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Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport
