An Air Canada regional jet with nearly 80 people onboard collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, prompting federal officials to halt air traffic to and from the airport.

L'aeroporto LaGuardia di New York è stato chiuso stamattina a causa di un'emergenza, ha annunciato la Federal Aviation Administration (Faa). (ANSA)

The Federal Aviation Administration said the airport was expected to remain shut until 2 p.m. ET on Monday.