MIAMI — A plane caught on fire after making a crash landing Tuesday at Miami International Airport.
The Red Air flight 203 arriving from Santo Domingo made an emergency landing at about 5:30 p.m.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said the plane's landing gear collapsed, which seems to have caused the fire.
Firefighters arrived and were able to extinguish the flames and mitigate fuel from spilling.
All passengers and crew members were evacuated from the plane.
A total of three patients were taken to area hospitals. Their conditions are unknown at this time.
Airport officials said some flights have been delayed as a result of the crash.
Passengers should follow up with their airline for the latest flight information.
This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.
#MDFR is on scene of an aircraft fire at @iflyMIA. Fire crews have placed the fire under control and are mitigating fuel spillage. All souls on board have been assessed for injuries. A total of 3 patients have been transported to local area hospitals. pic.twitter.com/hMP68ncJ4s
— Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (@MiamiDadeFire) June 21, 2022
Red Air #203 from Santo Domingo had its landing gear in the nose of the plane collapse, which seems to have caused a fire. @MiamiDadeFire responded & extinguished the fire. Some flights have been delayed as a result. Please follow up with your airline for the latest flight info. pic.twitter.com/06Vs8WuqIB
— Miami Int'l Airport (@iflymia) June 21, 2022
