Delta Plane Crash at Toronto Pearson Airport Leaves Multiple Injured

Toronto, ON, Canada: A Delta Airlines plane crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday has resulted in multiple injuries, with 18 individuals reported hurt, including a child, according to Peel Regional Paramedic Services. Three passengers are said to be in critical condition. Local media sources confirmed the details, citing emergency response teams on the scene.

The incident occurred during the plane's landing, as CBC reported that the aircraft flipped on the runway. Delta flight, arriving from Minneapolis, was carrying 76 passengers and four crew members at the time of the accident. While the airport confirmed the incident on social media, it reassured the public that all passengers and crew members were accounted for.

In response to the crash, emergency teams swiftly deployed to the scene, while Peel Regional Police, along with paramedics, established a staging area off the runway. Initial reports from Constable Sarah Patten suggested that although many passengers appeared unharmed, investigations were still ongoing.

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 “It is my understanding that most of the passengers are out and unharmed but we're still trying to make sure so we're still on scene investigating,” Patten shared with Reuters.

Following the crash, Toronto Pearson Airport temporarily suspended all flight arrivals and departures. However, air traffic resumed after the necessary safety measures were taken. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that a ground stop had been implemented at the airport for a short time as emergency operations unfolded.

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Delta Airlines issued a statement following the crash, advising affected passengers to check flight statuses via the Fly Delta app for any changes. The airline has been in contact with those traveling through Toronto Pearson to assist in their travel plans.

The crash adds to a recent series of aviation-related incidents across North America. Earlier this month, a turboprop plane traveling from Unalakleet to Nome disappeared, and recovery teams later found its wreckage drifting on an ice floe, resulting in the deaths of 10 people. 

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Additionally, a collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. military Black Hawk helicopter at Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport last month led to the tragic loss of 67 lives.

The latest incident at Toronto Pearson has raised further concerns over aviation safety, with authorities and the public closely monitoring developments. The investigation into the cause of the Delta plane crash is ongoing.

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