Air traffic audio indicates the fire truck was cleared to cross the runway before the collision. Air Canada CEO calls it a 'sombre day'Natalie Stechyson (new window)Air Canada president and CEO Michael Rousseau called the collision tragic, saying today is a sombre day. Air Canada is working with authorities to confirm the number of injuries, and if there are any other fatalities, Rousseau said. The scene at LaGuardiaMike Crawley (new window)I’m at LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B, where Air Canada flights normally arrive and depart. An air traffic controller spotted the problem and tried to prevent a collision, but was too late, Clifford said.

Source: CBC News March 23, 2026 21:11 UTC