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All 5 killed in Miami cargo jet crash were in a van used by plane cleaners
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: DAVID FISCHER, JOSH FUNK and JEFFREY COLLINS, Associated Press , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· September 8, 2026
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Key points Authorities have confirmed that all five people killed were in the van at the time of the crash. From Miami: A cargo jet crash resulted in the deaths of five people who were inside a van.
From Miami: A cargo jet crash resulted in the deaths of five people who were inside a van. The van was used to transport crews that clean planes. The crash occurred when the jet overran the runway while landing.
The jet then slammed into the van and careened through a fence on airport property. Authorities have confirmed that all five people killed were in the van at the time of the crash.
Further details about the incident are available, including the events that unfolded after the crash. The incident involved an Amazon cargo jet and occurred on a Sunday.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 8, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News ·
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What is this story about? From Miami: A cargo jet crash resulted in the deaths of five people who were inside a van. The van was used to transport crews that clean planes. The crash occurred when the jet overran the runway…
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