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In Photos: Five killed, five injured as Amazon cargo plane overruns runway at Miami airport

Updated On: 07 September, 2026 10:40 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

At least five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport in Florida on Sunday afternoon (local time), striking multiple vehicles and catching fire, CNN reported, citing officials. (Pics/AFP) (Text: ANI)

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Officials investigate damaged vehicles after cargo plane crash at Miami airport. (PICS/ AFP)
Officials investigate damaged vehicles after cargo plane crash at Miami airport. (PICS/ AFP)
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Raied “Ray” Jadallah said during a news conference that three of the five injured people were in critical condition and were transported to a trauma centre. The remaining two were taken to a local hospital
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Raied “Ray” Jadallah said during a news conference that three of the five injured people were in critical condition and were transported to a trauma centre. The remaining two were taken to a local hospital
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Miami-Dade Sheriff said there was no apparent threat to public safety, although the scene remained active as firefighters continued responding to a fuel leak
Miami-Dade Sheriff said there was no apparent threat to public safety, although the scene remained active as firefighters continued responding to a fuel leak
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More than 60 fire rescue units were deployed following the crash as crews battled the aircraft fire and assessed those affected
More than 60 fire rescue units were deployed following the crash as crews battled the aircraft fire and assessed those affected
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The aircraft reportedly left the designated runway area after failing to stop during landing and subsequently struck multiple vehicles
The aircraft reportedly left the designated runway area after failing to stop during landing and subsequently struck multiple vehicles
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Amazon expressed grief over the deaths and said it was cooperating with authorities investigating the incident
Amazon expressed grief over the deaths and said it was cooperating with authorities investigating the incident
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The aircraft involved was a 32-year-old Boeing 767 that had travelled from San Juan, Puerto Rico
The aircraft involved was a 32-year-old Boeing 767 that had travelled from San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Citing data from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), CNN reported that the aircraft landed on Runway 30, which is more than 9,000 feet long
Citing data from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), CNN reported that the aircraft landed on Runway 30, which is more than 9,000 feet long

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