A dramatic scene unfolded at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday when a Delta Air Lines plane crashed and flipped over on landing, injuring 8 people.
The incident occurred on a snow-covered tarmac, with videos showing the plane belly up and passengers walking away from the wreckage.
What Happened?
According to officials, the plane was arriving from Minneapolis when it crashed, with one person suffering critical injuries and the rest experiencing mild to moderate injuries.
Peel Regional Paramedic Services Supervisor Lawrence Saindon confirmed that all passengers and crew were accounted for, and emergency teams were quickly responding to the scene.
Eyewitness Accounts
Video footage from News Channel3 Now showed the shocking moment the plane crashed, with people walking away from the plane in a state of shock.
Constable Sarah Patten of the Peel Regional Police in Ontario said, “There is a plane crash. However, we don’t know the circumstances surrounding it at this point.”
She added that most passengers were unharmed, but investigators were still on the scene trying to determine the cause of the crash.
Investigation Underway
The airport released a statement on X, saying they were aware of the incident and that emergency teams were responding. Representatives for Delta Air Lines have not yet commented on the incident.
The cause of the crash is still unknown, and investigators will be working to determine what went wrong.
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This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.