Winter Storms
What is known about the Delta flight crash at Toronto International Airport?
An investigation is underway after a Delta flight from Minneapolis flipped upside down while landing at Toronto International Airport. All 80 passengers survived the incident that occurred yesterday afternoon, though some required medical attention for injuries. Toronto experienced unusually severe weather conditions prior to the crash, with over 20 inches (50 centimeters) of accumulated snow from two separate snowstorms between Thursday and Sunday - more snow than the entire previous winter. Despite these extreme conditions, airport officials have not yet attributed the crash to weather as the investigation is still ongoing.
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CBS News
00:15 - 01:15
What is the governor warning residents about regarding the severe weather conditions in Kentucky?
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is warning residents about dangerous conditions from flooding followed by extreme cold temperatures. Wind chills are expected to reach negative values on Thursday morning and remain dangerously low on Friday. The governor emphasized that people without heat due to damage should seek shelter options immediately, as the combination of damp conditions and upcoming snow creates life-threatening situations. The state is working with counties to establish warming centers to protect vulnerable residents who cannot safely heat their homes, stressing that safety must be the priority during these harsh winter conditions.
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CBS News
17:28 - 18:25
What new information came out about the deaths in Kentucky?
Kentucky's death toll has risen to 14 following two new fatalities. The victims, an unhoused man and woman in the Louisville area, both died of hypothermia during the extreme cold weather conditions. Governor Andy Beshear confirmed these latest deaths, highlighting the severe impact of the winter crisis on vulnerable populations. The tragedy underscores the critical importance of shelter access during harsh weather events, especially for those experiencing homelessness.
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CBS News
19:02 - 19:31
What potential factor may have contributed to the plane crash at Toronto Pearson Airport?
Heavy snowfall in Toronto may have been a significant factor in causing the Delta Air Lines plane to flip during landing. According to the correspondent, experts suggest that recent winter weather conditions played a role in the crash. The area has experienced two major storms recently, bringing up to 50cm of snow accumulation. Despite these hazardous conditions, all 80 passengers aboard the Minneapolis to Toronto flight miraculously survived the crash-landing, though three people, including a child, sustained critical injuries.
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BBC News
01:52 - 02:05
What happened during the landing of the Delta Air Lines flight at Toronto Pearson International Airport?
According to a passenger's firsthand account, what began as a normal landing quickly became catastrophic. Upon touchdown, the plane experienced a very forceful event where everything suddenly went sideways. The passenger described the shocking transition - one moment they were landing normally, anticipating seeing friends, and the next moment they were physically upside down. The Delta flight from Minneapolis flipped completely during landing, leaving all 80 occupants in an inverted position. Despite the terrifying ordeal that occurred during heavy snowstorms in the region, remarkably all passengers survived, though several sustained injuries. The dramatic incident underscores the dangers that can occur during severe weather conditions.
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00:43 - 01:00
What was the outcome for the passengers on the Delta Air Lines flight that crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport?
In a remarkable turn of events, all 80 passengers aboard the Delta Air Lines flight survived the crash landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, despite the aircraft flipping upside down upon landing in severe winter conditions. The incident resulted in 21 passengers requiring hospitalization, though 19 of them have already been released from medical care. This survival story has been described as miraculous by correspondent Jessica Murphy, highlighting the extraordinary nature of this outcome given the severity of the crash. The investigation into the exact causes of the accident continues as authorities examine factors related to the winter weather and recent snowstorms in the area.
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01:03 - 01:10