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7 September 2026

BBC: At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane speeds off runway at Miami airport

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Source reporting: The Loadstar

BBC: At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane speeds off runway at Miami airport

BBC reports: Just before 14:00 on Sunday, a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane was landing at Miami International Airport when it overran the runway. The Amazon Prime Air flight struck “multiple vehicles” on the road behind the airport, killing at least five people and injuring five more. Officials have said three of those people are in a critical condition. The crash prompted a significant emergency response, with various crews onsite to manage the subsequent aircraft ... The post BBC: At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane speeds off runway at Miami airport appeared first on The Loadstar .

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