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A large cargo plane reportedly overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, creating a dramatic scene with thick black smoke visible at the site.
According to social media reports, a Prime Air Boeing 767 missed the runway and crossed a nearby road. Details such as the flight number and aircraft registration have not yet been confirmed.
No information about injuries has been released so far. In response to the incident, all departures from Miami International have been temporarily suspended.
Video footage shared by local news outlet NBC 6 showed the massive plane resting near a busy road, with two trucks parked beside it. The aircraft was emitting heavy smoke but appeared structurally intact.
One social media user noted that the airport would remain closed until at least 3:00 p.m. local time due to the ongoing situation.
The timing of the incident is particularly impactful as Miami International Airport was preparing for Labor Day weekend, one of its busiest travel periods. The closure and resulting ground stop are expected to disrupt passenger traffic significantly.
The event has drawn comparisons to a tragic November accident in Louisville, Kentucky, where a UPS cargo plane went off the runway and caught fire, killing 12 people. Some users on social media have questioned why such runway overruns seem to occur repeatedly.
Authorities have not released further updates at this time as investigations continue.