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At least 8 injured, including child, in plane crash at Toronto Pearson Airport

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At least eight people have been injured but no deaths have been reported following a plane crash Toronto Pearson International Airport. 

Toronto Pearson said the incident happened upon landing and involved a Delta Airlines plane arriving from Minneapolis.

A source confirms to The Leader Spirit no one was killed in the crash.

Ornge says they are currently transporting one pediatric patient to Sick Kids with critical injuries. Three air ambulance helicopters and two Critical Care Land Ambulances were dispatched to respond to the crash.

Peel paramedics confirm one patient was taken to hospital by air ambulance, while the other seven patients were taken to hospitals in the GTA. All injuries range from mild to moderate.

Peel Paramedic Services say there were close to 80 people on board.

A source tells The Leader Spirit incoming flights are being diverted to Montreal and customs will be closed for the rest of the day.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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