Delta Plane Flips at Toronto Airport; Child Among Injured

Chaos erupted at Toronto Pearson International Airport when a Delta Air Lines plane flipped during landing, leaving 18 people injured—including a child. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as smoke billowed from the aircraft. ‘All passengers and crew are safe and accounted for,’ the airport confirmed in a statement on X (formerly Twitter).

The flight, carrying 76 passengers and four crew members, skidded off the runway amid heavy rain. Toronto Fire Chief Todd Aitken reported ‘multiple trauma injuries’ but emphasized no fatalities. Dramatic videos circulating online show rescue teams using inflatable slides to evacuate travelers.

Key updates:

• Local hospitals treated injuries ranging from fractures to smoke inhalation
• Delta pledged full cooperation with investigators
• Weather conditions being reviewed as possible factor

This marks the third major aviation incident in Canada this year. Stay tuned for updates as Transport Canada launches its probe.

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Child among injured as Delta plane flips on landing at Toronto airport

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