A cargo jet operated by Amazon crashed near Miami International Airport, killing five people, according to authorities. The victims were all inside a van used to transport plane cleaners to work on the aircraft. The crash occurred as the plane was departing the airport. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene.
The van, which was part of the cleaning crew's transportation, was on the ground when the jet veered off the runway. No details have been released about the cause of the crash. The incident has raised questions about safety protocols at the airport. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the accident.
Authorities have not yet confirmed if any of the victims were employees of Amazon or the cleaning service. The airport has issued a statement expressing condolences and assuring that safety is a top priority. No further details about the crash have been made public.
