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Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway at Miami airport, catches fire
A Boeing 767 cargo aircraft operating for Amazon overshot its landing runway at Miami International Airport on Friday, colliding with ground vehicles before erupting in flames. Emergency responders rushed to the scene as thick smoke poured from the blue-and-white aircraft, which had arrived from Puerto Rico.
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The incident occurred as the Amazon Air cargo plane attempted to land at Miami International Airport. According to video footage from the scene, the aircraft failed to stop within the runway boundaries and struck several vehicles on the ground before catching fire.
Emergency services responded rapidly to the incident, with fire trucks and rescue crews racing to the scene as heavy smoke billowed from the stricken Boeing 767. The aircraft, which operates on Amazon's cargo network, was en route from Puerto Rico when the accident occurred.
Details regarding the number of personnel aboard the aircraft and the extent of any injuries remain under investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are expected to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the runway overshoot.
Miami International Airport has not yet released an official statement regarding potential disruptions to airport operations or the status of the aircraft.