At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami airport

At least five people are dead and five others injured after an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, Sept. 6, according to Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz.

The Federal Aviation Administration and Amazon confirmed the plane came down striking multiple vehicles. The incident forced the closure of one of the nation's busiest airports.

In a statement to USA TODAY, Miami International Airport confirmed that the plane overran the "diagonal runway and is disabled at the northwest end of the airport." All runways and taxiways are closed.

More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene. The fire department said the plane struck multiple vehicles and is "assessing patients," though it is unclear if any injuries have been reported.

A video of the crash obtained by NBC News Miami shows fire and a black cloud of smoke billowing from the aircraft. The FAA has issued a ground stop at the airport until at least 5:30 p.m. ET and said it is investigating the incident.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said travelers using Miami International Airport should expect delays and potential cancellations.

Air Flight 7598, an Amazon Air Boeing 767-300 jet, had departed San Juan, Puerto…

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