Five dead after Amazon-branded cargo plane overruns runway at Miami airport, striking multiple vehicles

Five people are dead and five others were injured when an Amazon-branded cargo plane crashed just outside Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.

The Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft overran the runway just before 2 p.m. ET while it was landing, according to officials. The plane, 21 Air Flight 7598, was arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

The plane overran runway number 30, struck multiple vehicles, and came to rest at a field next to the airport, Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said.

Three people are in critical condition and were transported to a trauma center, and another two that were transported to a local hospital, Miami-Dade Fire Chief Raied Jadallah said.

A hotline has been set up for family members who may have been involved in the tragedy. The scene remains active.

Video showed plumes of smoke billowing from the wreckage. Multiple vehicles near the airport were struck, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel clarified that it was an Amazon flight operated by 21 Air. The company is working to support everyone affected, Nantel added.

“This is a fast-moving situation and we’re still gathering details. We’re working closely with local…

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