A Delta Airlines plane with 80 people on board crashed while landing at Toronto’s airport, resulting in 18 injuries, with three of them in serious condition. The reasons behind the accident are still unknown. The plane, which had four crew members and 76 passengers, including 22 Canadians and passengers of various other nationalities, was involved in the incident that has prompted an investigation.
Deborah Flint, president and executive director of the airport, shared the details of the flight’s passenger and crew composition. In response to the emergency, three helicopters and two intensive care ambulances were dispatched to the scene. The airport’s quick response helped in attending to the injured and securing the area.
Investigation Underway
The Transport Security Board of Canada has announced that it will be sending a team of investigators to look into the accident. This team will be assisted by the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States, which has also sent its own team to the location, as confirmed by the US Secretary of Transportation. The collaboration between the two countries’ aviation authorities aims to determine the cause of the crash and ensure such incidents are prevented in the future.
Response and Aftermath
The emergency response was swift, with medical teams and emergency services working together to provide aid to those injured in the crash. The incident has raised questions about aviation safety and the measures in place to prevent such accidents. As investigations continue, more details about the circumstances leading to the crash are expected to emerge, providing a clearer understanding of what happened and how similar incidents can be avoided.
