An Amazon Air Boeing 767 cargo plane skidded off one of the runways at Miami International Airport (MIA), tragically resulting in the deaths of at least five people in a multi-vehicle collision. On September 6, the plane overflew runway 30 around 2:00 p.m. local time. The plane was reportedly operated by 21 Air. Miami-Dade County Mayor Danielle Levine Cava said at a news conference that at least five people were killed and five others were injured. Following the incident, the airport closed all runways and taxiways and declared a ground shutdown, although one runway has since been reopened, according to later information. Flights were expected to resume around 5:30 p.m. local time. “Earlier today, Prime Air Flight 7598 overshot the diagonal runway at Miami International Airport. One runway is currently open, but we are still seeing the effects of this incident,” the Interior Ministry said in a statement. Photos on social media showed smoke and flames coming from the plane after the incident. The images also show the plane stopped close to the highway. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it would launch an investigation. “Air 7598 Flight 21 ran off the runway after landing at Miami International Airport around 2:00 p.m. local time on Sunday, September 6. The Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft took off from Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The FAA will investigate,” the organization said in a social media post. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said. the plane shot down several vehicles. “More than 60 Miami–Dade Fire Save Units are on the scene of an incident involving a plane that skidded off the runway and crashed into several vehicles nearby. Miami International airport. Arriving units found the plane stuck fire resulting from this crash with heavy flames and smoke,” emergency officials said. Amazon spokeswoman Kelly Nantel said: “We are heartbroken to learn that five people were killed in today’s incident at Miami International Airport. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families, loved ones and everyone affected by this devastating loss.” “The aircraft, operated by 21 Air, was attempting to land when this incident occurred. We are working closely with local authorities and officials to learn more and will cooperate fully with any investigation.” The US National Transportation Safety Board assembled a team to investigate. Post navigation Singaporeans Lead in Demand for Integrated Travel Apps, But Don’t Trust AI for Payments United Airlines celebrates upcoming season with new ski livery