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Plane crash reported at Toronto Pearson Airport
Authorities are responding to a plane crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport, where a Delta Airlines aircraft overturned upon landing, according to Peel Regional Police.
Emergency response teams, including paramedics and law enforcement, are currently on the scene assessing the situation.
The aircraft involved has been identified as Delta Airlines Flight 4819, a CRJ-900 operated by Endeavor Air, traveling from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
The plane reportedly crashed upon landing and came to rest upside down.
Paramedics have confirmed that at least eight people sustained injuries, with one individual in critical condition, though their injuries are non-life-threatening.
The remaining injured passengers have moderate to mild injuries.
All 80 passengers and crew members on board have been accounted for, according to Canadian Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Toronto Pearson International Airport acknowledged the incident, confirming that emergency teams are responding.
All arrivals and departures at Toronto Pearson International Airport have been temporarily suspended, according to airport staff.
The FAA has issued a ground stop for flights bound for Pearson following the crash.
Peel Regional Police have established a staging area for paramedics off the runway as emergency crews continue to assist passengers.
Authorities, including aviation safety regulators, are launching an investigation into the cause of the crash.
Minister Anita Anand stated she is closely monitoring the situation, with further updates expected as the investigation unfolds.
The airport has temporarily suspended all arrivals and departures, leading to multiple flight delays, as seen on Pearsonโs official website.
Peel Regional Police have established a staging area for paramedics off the runway, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is currently underway.
Passengers and travelers in the area are urged to follow official guidance and remain clear of emergency response zones.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, and updates are expected as more information becomes available.
SAGAMU, Ogun State, Nigeria โ The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the fatal motor vehicle collision that injured British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua and killed two passengers, has been formally charged in court.
Police officials stated that Kayode, 46, was arraigned on Thursday, January 2, 2026, before the Sagamu Magistrate Court, where he faces charges of reckless and dangerous driving.
The case has been adjourned until January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
According to police, the crash occurred earlier in the week along the LagosโIbadan Expressway, a major highway in southwestern Nigeria.
The Lexus SUV was transporting Anthony Joshua and two of his close associates, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, when it collided with a stationary truck parked along the roadway.
Both Ayodele and Ghami sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
Police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed that the defendant was granted bail in the sum of โฆ5 million (approximately $3,480 USD), with two sureties, and was remanded in custody pending the fulfillment of the bail conditions.
The Ogun State Police Command reiterated in a public update that the arraignment followed a comprehensive preliminary investigation into the circumstances of the collision.
Authorities emphasized that investigations remain ongoing.
Anthony Joshua, a former world heavyweight boxing champion, survived the crash but reportedly suffered significant emotional trauma as a result of the incident.
Ayodele and Ghami were described as long-time friends, training partners, and key members of Joshuaโs professional support team, regularly accompanying him before, during, and after major fights.
Ayodele was notably present ringside during Joshuaโs recent bout, where he was seen holding the Nigerian flag.
The remains of the two deceased men were transported to a mortuary in Sagamu.
Both were reported to be Muslims, and arrangements for burial in accordance with Islamic rites are pending. Officials have not yet confirmed when their bodies will be repatriated to the United Kingdom.
Authorities have also renewed calls for improved road safety enforcement, particularly concerning the illegal and prolonged parking of heavy-duty trucks along highways, which has been cited as a recurring hazard on Nigerian roads.
The Ogun State Police Command urged motorists to exercise caution, adhere strictly to speed limits, and ensure proper judgment when overtaking or maneuvering on highways.
Further updates are expected as the case proceeds through the court system.