"The collision between two Delta Air Lines regional jets, carrying a total of 93 passengers and crew staff, occurred at 9:58 pm (0158 GMT on Thursday) as one was landing and the other about to take off, according to a statement from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. One person suffered "non-life threatening injuries," and was taken to the hospital, the statement added."
"One flight attendant also suffered minor injuries. Delta said it would "work with all relevant authorities to review" safety measures following what it described as "a low-speed collision during taxi." The operations at the airport were not affected by the collision, according to Delta."
Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided at LaGuardia Airport at 9:58 pm (0158 GMT) as one aircraft was landing and the other preparing to take off. The two planes carried a total of 93 passengers and crew. One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. One flight attendant sustained minor injuries. Delta described the incident as a low-speed collision during taxi and said it will work with all relevant authorities to review safety measures. Airport operations were not affected. The Delta Connection aircraft involved is operated by Endeavor Air.
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