Yes — what you heard is real and very recent news. Here’s a clear summary of what happened:
✈️ What happened
- An Air Canada Express flight from Montreal landed at LaGuardia Airport in New York City late on March 22, 2026.
- While landing, the plane collided with an airport fire truck that was crossing the runway to respond to another incident.
⚠️ Casualties
- 2 crew members (pilot and co-pilot) were killed in the crash.
Dozens of passengers and crew were injured (many have since been treated and released).
The firefighters in the truck survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
🧭 Key details
- The aircraft had about 76 people on board.
The collision happened around 11:30–11:45 PM on the runway.
Early reports suggest possible miscommunication with air traffic control, with both the plane and truck cleared at the same time.
🛑 Aftermath
- The airport was temporarily shut down, causing hundreds of flight cancellations.
Investigations are underway by U.S. and Canadian authorities.