Two killed, several others wounded in plane collision at New York's LaGuardia Airport

At least two people were killed and several others wounded when an air Canada jet collided with a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, local media said on Monday. The pilot and copilot were killed in the collision took place late Sunday, CNBS reported, adding that the plane was abording 72 passengers and four crew members. At least 41 passengers were wounded and transported to receive treatment at health centres, 32 of them left these facilities, it noted. The US federal aviation administration issued an immediate order to halt flights at LaGuardia Airport, noting a "high likelihood" that the measure will be extended until the aftermath of the incident is addressed and runway safety is secured, it pointed out. Meanwhile, New York City fire department said it responded to a report regarding an incident took place between a plane and a truck on "Runway 4" at the airport, giving no specific details about the incident nature.