This is the horrific moment a fire engine crashes into a plane on the runway, leading to the death of two 'brave firefighters'
The LatAm plane had been taxiing for take off at Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport when the fire truck sped onto the runway and collided with it.
The jet, which was carrying 120 passengers, started smoking heavily and ground to a halt on the runway.Some 20 passengers were receiving treatment in hospital, and two are in a serious condition, according to Peru's health ministry.LATAM Chile Airbus A320Neo was substantially damaged when it veered off the side off runway 16 during take-off at Lima-Intl AP , Peru. More to come..
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