NEW YORK (WABC) — LaGuardia Airport in New York is closed following a collision between a Port Authority airport vehicle and an Air Canada regional plane, according to police.<\/p>\n
The Air Canada regional jet involved in the collision with a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport was traveling from Montreal to New York, according to data from Flightradar24.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson for the FDNY said firefighters responded to the incident at 11:38 p.m.on Sunday.<\/p>\n
At least two individuals are seriously injured and currently hospitalized following the collision, sources told ABC News.<\/p>\n
Multiple videos taken by bystanders and posted on social media showed the jet with severe damage to the front of the aircraft.<\/p>\n
Preliminary data shows the flight had landed on Runway 4 and was rolling down the runway when the collision happened as the ground vehicle also crossed the runway.<\/p>\n
At least 18 flights have been diverted from LGA following the airport’s closure, and most of them diverted to JFK and EWR.<\/p>\n
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.<\/p>\n
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