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News Breaking News Plane Strikes PAPD Fire Truck on Runway 4, Triggers Second Alarm

Plane Strikes PAPD Fire Truck on Runway 4, Triggers Second Alarm

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March 22, 2026 | NY

A plane collided with a Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) fire truck on runway 4, leading to an automatic second alarm late on March 22. The event was reported at 11:49 p.m., triggering Box 0037 and signaling a major escalation in the emergency response. Emergency personnel rushed to the site of the crash on the runway, but information regarding injuries or the exact airport involved has not been verified.

Box 0037 - Automatic 2nd alarm for a plane that struck a PAPD fire truck on runway 4Plane Strikes PAPD Fire Truck on Runway 4, Triggers Second Alarm

This incident underscores persistent safety issues at key airports overseen by the Port Authority. More details will follow as the probe continues.

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