Toronto, Canada – New, harrowing footage has emerged of the Delta Airlines flight crash that occurred on Monday at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The video shows the moment of impact as the plane, carrying 76 passengers and four crew members from Minneapolis, Minnesota, made its disastrous crash landing. The footage reveals the aircraft striking the ground before flipping upside down, engulfed in a violent explosion shortly after.
The Delta Airlines flight crashed just before 3 p.m. local time, sending shockwaves through the airport and drawing emergency response teams to the scene. The airport’s Fire Chief, Todd Aitken, confirmed in a press conference that 18 people were injured in the crash, some of them critically.
Among the injured were a young child, a man in his 60s, and a woman in her 60s, all of whom sustained life-threatening injuries. The child was transported to Toronto’s SickKids Hospital, where they remain in critical condition. The man and woman were both taken to local hospitals for urgent treatment. The remaining passengers, who sustained mostly minor injuries, were also rushed to nearby medical facilities for care.
Ontario’s ambulance service, Ornge, reported that paramedics worked quickly to transport the injured to various hospitals in the area.
The disturbing new footage, which was captured by a witness on the ground, shows the terrifying moment when the Delta Air Lines flight made its final descent. As soon as the plane’s wheels hit the ground, a massive explosion occurred, and the plane flipped upside down, leaving behind a trail of debris and smoke.
Investigators from Transport Canada have begun their work to determine the cause of the crash, and the airline has expressed their deepest sympathies to those affected. In a statement, Delta Airlines assured that it was working closely with local authorities and emergency services to provide support to the passengers and their families.
The crash has raised concerns about air safety, particularly given the suddenness and severity of the incident. Further details are expected as investigations continue into what led to the crash of Flight 1544, which had been traveling from Minneapolis to Toronto.