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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.
Crime
Video Shows Gunman Nael Jalani Shooting Inside Ateneo de Zamboanga University campus in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines โ Two students were reportedly injured in an alleged shooting at a private university high school campus in Zamboanga City on Tuesday morning, prompting a major police response and an investigation into how a firearm entered the school premises.
According to initial reports, a student allegedly opened fire inside the university’s high school campus. The incident caused panic among students and staff as authorities responded to the scene.
Local reports also indicated that the suspect livestreamed the shooting on social media, including through Facebook. Some local media outlets have identified the alleged gunman as Nael Jalani, although police have not yet independently confirmed the suspect’s identity.
Police officials said two students were victims of the shooting, but their current medical conditions were still being determined as authorities continued their investigation.
Police Regional Office 9 spokesperson Police Major Shellamie Chang said investigators were working to establish the identity of the suspect and determine how the firearm was brought onto the university campus.
Authorities have not yet released comprehensive details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, including the suspect’s motive or whether the victims were specifically targeted.
Reports indicate that the alleged shooter broadcast portions of the incident through a social media livestream.
The livestream reportedly showed the shooting unfolding inside the university high school campus. Authorities are expected to examine the social media material as part of the investigation and to establish a detailed timeline of the incident.
Some reports have also circulated claims that multiple people may have been killed, but those reports had not been fully confirmed by authorities at the time of the initial information.
The Police Regional Office 9 is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including how the firearm was brought into the private university.
Investigators are expected to interview witnesses and examine available surveillance footage and social media evidence as they work to determine what happened.
Authorities have not yet released a confirmed motive for the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are expected to provide additional information regarding the victims’ conditions, the suspect’s identity and any potential charges as more facts become available.