Two firefighters died after a plane taking off from Lima’s international airport struck a firetruck on the runway and caught fire Friday.
Lima Airport Partners, the company that operates Jorge Chávez International Airport, said in a tweet that operations at the facility had been suspended. There were 102 passengers and six crew members aboard the Airbus A320neo, and they were all safe.
“Our teams are providing the necessary care to all passengers, who are in good condition,” the company said.
Luis Ponce La Jara, general commander of the fire department, said two firefighters were killed and one was injured when the truck they were in was struck by the plane. Both the plane and the firetruck were in motion when they collided.