New York, March 23, 2026 (AFP) - Pilot, co-pilot killed in LaGuardia runway collision: US media

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The pilot and co-pilot of an aircraft that struck a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport were killed in the collision, US media including CNN and NBC reported Monday. Another 13 people, including 11 passengers and two first responders, were taken to the hospital with injuries, broadcaster ABC reported, citing officials briefed on the situation. bur-mjw/jm ...

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