A Delta flight crashed while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, leaving multiple passengers injured. The incident occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m. ET, and emergency responders were quickly deployed to the scene.
At least 18 passengers were taken to hospitals for treatment, with three people suffering critical injuries, including one child, a man in his 60s, and a woman in her 40s. The child was transported to the Hospital for Sick Children and is listed in good condition. Twelve others have mild injuries, and none of the injuries are considered life-threatening.
The Delta flight, which originated in Minneapolis, had 76 passengers and four crew members on board. Among the passengers were 22 Canadians.
The cause of the crash is still unknown, but an investigation is underway, led by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, with assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Toronto Pearson President and CEO Deborah Flint commended the emergency response, saying, “There was no loss of life, and this is in due part to our heroic and trained professionals, our first responders at the airport.”
The Toronto Airport temporarily stopped flights in the wake of the crash, but departures and arrivals resumed at 5 p.m. ET Monday. However, two runways remain closed, which may impact operations.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian expressed his concern for those affected, saying, “The hearts of the entire global Delta family are with those affected by today’s incident at Toronto-Pearson International Airport.”
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz also offered their support and gratitude to the first responders and emergency personnel. The incident is currently under investigation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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