At least five people died after an Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport in Florida on Sunday afternoon. The Boeing 767-300 aircraft, arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, overran the runway at approximately 2 p.m. ET (18:00 GMT), according to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

This incident caused significant disruption at one of the busiest airports in the United States. Miami-Dade County officials confirmed that in addition to the fatalities, five people were injured. Three of the injured are in critical condition, while two others sustained less severe injuries and were hospitalized.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue reported that "multiple vehicles" were struck by the plane, which caught fire immediately after the crash. Over 60 fire rescue units responded to the scene to extinguish the blaze and attend to those affected. Fire Chief Ray Jadallah stated that some individuals were trapped in motorized vehicles, and the pilot and copilot were also trapped inside the aircraft. The exact number of crew members or passengers on board remains unclear.

Amazon confirmed the plane was operated by 21 Air and experienced "an incident" during landing. "We’re working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened," said Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel. "Our absolute priority is the safety, wellbeing, and care of everyone involved. We’re doing everything we can to support those affected."

Videos circulating on social media showed black smoke billowing from the crash site near the runway. The aircraft, which is 32 years old and was converted from a passenger jet to a cargo carrier in 2015, appeared largely intact despite the fire, according to Flightradar24 data.

Early reports suggest the aircraft veered off the runway and crossed an adjacent road. The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has acknowledged the crash and stated it will release further information as the investigation progresses. The FAA is also investigating the cause of the incident.

In response to the crash, US Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a full ground stop for Miami, warning travellers to expect "significant delays."

The cause of the crash is currently unknown and under investigation by the FAA and NTSB. The incident has raised immediate concerns about airport safety and the operational integrity of cargo flights.