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5 dead, 5 injured after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway in Miami, sheriff says
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Julian Quintana , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· September 6, 2026
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Key points The plane had departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico, before crashing. Authorities have reported the details of the incident, which occurred on a Sunday.
A cargo plane carrying Amazon cargo crashed after overrunning a runway. The incident resulted in at least five fatalities and five injuries. Three of the injured are in critical condition, while two have less severe injuries.
The plane had departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico, before crashing. Authorities have reported the details of the incident, which occurred on a Sunday. Further information is available from officials who have spoken about the crash, including the time it occurred and the number of people hospitalized.
The incident is being reported by authorities, who have provided some details about the crash and its aftermath.
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Category: safety Published: September 6, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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