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All 5 killed in Miami cargo jet crash were in a van used by plane cleaners
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk DAVID FISCHER, JOSH FUNK and JEFFREY COLLINS, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· September 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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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 a runway while landing.
The jet then slammed into the van, which was on airport property, and careened through a fence. 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 from the source, including the events that unfolded after the crash. The incident is reported to have occurred on a Sunday.
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Category: safety Published: September 8, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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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 a runway…
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