According to Canadian officials a plane crashed at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday afternoon.
The plane crash, which involved a Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis to Toronto, was first reported by CTV. A fresh snow had fallen in the area recently and images of the aircraft show the snowy surface of the airport. The aircraft was operated by Delta subsidiary, Endeavor Air.
Regional police say and investigation is ensuing and so far the number of injuries is unknown, however paramedics told reporters that there were eight injuries confirmed at that time. Of those eight reported injuries, one was “critical and the others were mild to moderate.”
Pictures posted on social media show the plane upside down on a snow-covered runway. Toronto Pearson Airport confirmed the crash on X.
“Toronto Pearson is aware of an incident upon landing involving a Delta Airlines plane arriving from Minneapolis,” the airport’s post read. “Emergency teams are responding.” The airports post added all of the plane’s passengers and crew “are accounted for.”
A statement released by Delta said, “Delta is aware of reports of Endeavor Flight 4819 operating from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Toronto-Pearson International Airport as involved in an incident. We are working to confirm any details and will share the most current information on news.delta.com as soon as it becomes available.”