Amazon plane strikes vehicles near Miami airport; 'multiple patients' reported
Amazon cargo jet crashes at Miami airport
A ground stop has been issued at Miami International Airport after an Amazon cargo plane crashed near the airport. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said more than 60 units responded after the plane overran a runway and struck multiple vehicles. "We’ve issued a full ground stop at Miami International while first responders assess the scene after an Amazon cargo plane overran the runway." said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
An Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport Sunday and struck multiple vehicles just outside the airport, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
Heavy flames and smoke could be seen coming from the crash site, with the fire department reporting "multiple patients."
Amazon Prime Air plane crashed at MIA (FOX Miami)
Amazon plane crashes at Miami International
What we know:
According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, the Amazon Prime Air plane overran the runway around 2 p.m. and struck multiple vehicles near the 2100 block of Northwest 42nd Avenue. It had just arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
"Units arrived to find an airplane that had caught on fire as a result of this crash, with heavy flames and smoke showing," MDFR said. "There are multiple patients."
Video obtained by NBC 6 South Florida shows a Prime Air plane, a Boeing 767, crashed outside Miami International Airport. Flames and smoke could be seen coming from the aircraft.
Video shows Amazon cargo plane crashed at MIA
Reports say an Amazon cargo plane went off the runway at Miami International Airport Sunday afternoon.
The National Transportation Safety Board, the agency that investigates plane crashes, said it is "gathering information" about the incident.
Amazon issued the following statement at 4:10 p.m. ET Sunday:
"We can confirm that an Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air experienced an incident while attempting to land at Miami International Airport today. This is a fast-moving situation and we're still gathering details. We're working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened. Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved. We're doing everything we can to support those affected."
Ground stop issued
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a full ground stop has been issued at Miami International Airport "while first responders assess the scene."
"If you're traveling through the area, please expect significant delays and potential cancellations," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on X.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said her office is "closely monitoring" the situation.
"Right now, our focus is on everyone involved and making sure our first responders have what they need," she posted on X. "We will provide updates as we learn more."
What we don't know:
It's unclear what caused the plane to overrun the runway.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: This report includes information from the Federal Aviation Administration, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, NBC 6 South Florida, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.