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Investigators have said the five people killed in a plane crash at Miami airport were in two vehicles on the ground when the accident occurred, according to the BBC.
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 767-300, which overshot the runway at the airport, the BBC reported.
Officials described the aftermath of the crash as “utter devastation,” underlining the severity of the scene confronting emergency responders and investigators.
The detail that the victims were travelling in two vehicles on the ground indicates that the fatalities were not aboard the aircraft itself, though the sources available do not specify further circumstances of the crash.
At this stage the available information does not identify the victims, the cause of the crash, or the status of anyone who may have been on board the aircraft. Investigators are continuing to examine the scene.
Why it matters
A fatal crash involving a large commercial aircraft at a major international airport raises serious questions about runway safety and ground operations. The fact that those killed were on the ground highlights the wider risks such accidents pose beyond the people aboard a plane.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Miami plane crash?
Five people were killed, according to investigators cited by the BBC.
Were the victims on the plane?
No. Investigators said the five people killed were in two vehicles on the ground.
What type of aircraft was involved?
The aircraft was a Boeing 767-300, which overshot the runway at Miami airport, the BBC reported.
Timeline
- Five killed in Miami plane crash were in two vehicles on ground, investigators say
BBC World: Investigators described the scene as "utter devastation" after a Boeing 767-300 overshot the runway at Miami airport.