Two Delta jets collide on LaGuardia tarmac, one loses wing, Shehu Sani reacts

Video: Two Delta jets collide on LaGuardia tarmac, One loses wing, Shehu Sani reacts

Abdullateef Fowewe

Two Delta Air Lines jets collided while taxiing on the tarmac at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, resulting in one of the planes losing most of its wing. Details about passenger or crew injuries have not yet been confirmed.

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Two Delta jets collide on LaGuardia tarmac, One loses wing, Shehu Sani reacts

The alarming incident caused immediate concern as the extent of damage was visible, with one plane significantly impaired.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the collision and assessing the safety impact.

Reacting to the news on X, Nigerian activist Senator Shehu Sani commented, “Two planes collided while taxiing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport injuring one. If it had happened here, the finishing specialist would say ‘Nigeria is finished.’”