Victims identified after Amazon cargo plane overshoots Miami runway by 1,300 feet and hits vehicles
MIAMI —
Five people died, and three others were hospitalized after an Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway Sunday afternoon near NW 67th Avenue at Miami International Airport.
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The NTSB confirmed that the five fatalities were individuals in vehicles hit by the plane, not passengers aboard the aircraft.
Authorities with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office have identified the victims as Rolando Aleman Leon, 55; Yoel Rodriguez Narajo, 53; Julio C. Pineda, 75; Carlos Acosta Fajardo, 53; and Javierkys Reyes Quevedo, 47.
Two pilots were treated and released, while three others remain hospitalized. One is in critical condition, and another is stable.
Officials remain on the scene to assist with traffic control as the investigation into the incident continues.
Chaplains are present and available to support families impacted by the tragedy.
NW 67th Avenue remains closed in some areas, and motorists are being asked to avoid the area. Travelers are advised to check with their airline before heading to the airport.
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