Crime & Public Safety
Ground stop after cargo jet runs off runway at Miami International; five dead, five injured
Miami International Airport implemented a full ground stop Sunday after an Amazon cargo plane ran off a runway and struck multiple vehicles. Officials said five people were kll and five others were injured, with three reported in critical condition. The stoppage left travelers facing extended delays and crowded terminals; one runway reopened around 4:15 p.m. and a second about 30 minutes later. The Federal Aviation Administration’s airport status listed no departures allowed until at least 5:30 p.m.; authorities continue investigating and managing the scene.
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