New Delhi, March 26 -- The runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York where a plane collided with a fire truck, killing two pilots and injuring dozens, reopened on Thursday morning (March 26) after safety checks and repairs.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said operations resumed around 10 a.m., following inspections to ensure the runway met Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety standards.

Officials said reopening the second runway would help restore full operational capacity at one of the busiest airports in the United States. However, passengers were advised to check flight statuses as disruptions continue.

The wreckage of the Air Canada regional jet and the fire truck was cleared from the site late Wednesday. The N...