Five killed after cargo plane crashes into vehicles in Miami

At least five people were killed after a cargo aircraft veered off the runway and crashed into several vehicles in Miami, according to US media reports.

The aircraft reportedly lost control after arriving in Miami from Puerto Rico and left the designated runway area before colliding with vehicles. The impact caused a major fire, with flames and thick smoke rising from the crash site.

Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the airport. Firefighters brought around 60 fire trucks to the scene to battle the intense blaze and prevent the fire from spreading to other areas of the airport.

Authorities confirmed that multiple people were injured in the accident. The injured were evacuated from the scene and transported to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. Officials have not yet released complete details about the condition of those injured.

The crash also caused major disruption to airport operations. All flights were temporarily halted as emergency crews dealt with the fire and secured the affected area. Authorities were expected to assess the condition of the runway and surrounding facilities before allowing normal operations to resume.

The incident prompted a large-scale emergency response, with firefighters, medical teams, airport personnel and law enforcement agencies working at the scene.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the crash. Investigators will examine the aircraft’s condition, flight data, weather conditions and other circumstances surrounding the incident to determine why the cargo plane veered off the runway.

Further details about the victims, the injured passengers and the extent of the damage are expected to emerge as the investigation continues.