All Passengers Survive as Plane Overturns in Toronto Landing

All 80 individuals aboard a plane that crashed and flipped upon landing in Toronto have survived, according to officials.

The Delta Air Lines flight, originating from Minneapolis, skidded along the runway with visible flames before coming to a stop upside down, prompting a swift response from firefighters.

Passengers described being suspended upside down in their seats, having to unbuckle themselves, and falling onto the ceiling before making their way out onto the snow-covered runway.

Although 18 people sustained injuries, only a few are believed to be in serious condition. Investigators are currently examining the cause of the crash.

The aircraft, a 16-year-old CRJ900 manufactured by Canada’s Bombardier, carried 76 passengers and four crew members.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration reported that Delta’s subsidiary, Endeavor Air, operated the aircraft. Delta confirmed that the incident occurred around 14:15 ET (19:15 GMT) on Monday.

Following the crash, Toronto Pearson Airport temporarily closed but resumed flights by 17:00 local time.

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has launched an investigation to collect data and assess the situation. Two runways will remain closed for several days, and passengers have been advised to expect delays.

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