Officials are investigating a tragic incident at Miami International Airport where an Amazon cargo plane, operated by 21 Air, overshot the runway and crashed, resulting in five fatalities and five serious injuries. The Boeing 767-300 crossed a road and collided with several vehicles, though it remains unclear if the deceased were on the plane or on the ground. The crash occurred just before 14:00 local time on Sunday, and the identities of the victims have not been released. Both 21 Air and Amazon are cooperating with the investigation led by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava confirmed the casualties and noted the swift response of rescue crews. Three of the injured are in critical condition, and over 200 firefighters responded to the scene. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily grounded all flights at the airport following the incident, which took place during the busy Labor Day weekend. Witnesses described seeing a black cloud and an unusual odor at the crash site. Flight data indicated the plane was traveling at 112 knots as it left the usable runway. The NTSB plans to hold a news conference to discuss the ongoing investigation.
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Investigators begin work on why cargo plane overran Miami runway
