American Airlines employee dies of ‘trauma’ on Texas airport tarmac

An American Airlines employee died of “trauma” after a terrifying vehicle crash on the tarmac of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. texas.

The runway accident occurred around 2pm on Thursday. A worker was operating a “ground service vehicle” on the runway when a jet hit the bridge outside the terminal.

Emergency services rushed to the scene after receiving a report of what Austin police initially described as a “crash,” but the unnamed person was declared dead at the scene.

The victim, still alive, was reportedly injured on the tarmac when Austin Travis County EMS paramedics arrived at the airfield apron and the cause of death was ruled to be traumatic.

In a statement, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport said:

“The incident occurred outside the terminal where the aircraft was parked at the gate. ATCEMS declared the employee dead.

“Our thoughts are with this employee and all those affected by today’s tragic events.” The airport added that the incident would not significantly affect its operations.

The Austin Police Department’s Vehicle Homicide Division is investigating the incident as an accidental death.

American Airlines confirmed that the deceased was an employee of the company when contacted by DailyMail.com, and said in a statement:

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and local team members. We are focused on ensuring that everyone involved has the support they need during this difficult time.”

it will come in a few months Another airline employee lost his life after being violently sucked into engine A photo of a plane that recently landed at the Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama.

Courtney Edwards, 34, was working as a ground agent for Piedmont Airlines when tragedy struck on New Year’s Eve.

A mother of three children was reportedly sucked in by a mechanic and shook the entire aircraft after being repeatedly warned to stay away from it after getting too close to it.