{"id":130816,"date":"2026-01-25T01:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=130816"},"modified":"2026-01-25T00:57:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T19:27:21","slug":"six-injured-after-car-slams-into-detroit-terminal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/25\/six-injured-after-car-slams-into-detroit-terminal\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Injured After Car Slams Into Detroit McNamara Airport Terminal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DETROIT\u2014<\/strong> A speeding Mercedes crashed into a passenger terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)<\/a> on Friday evening, injuring at least six people and triggering a swift security response. The incident occurred inside the McNamara Terminal, which primarily serves Delta Air Lines (DL)<\/a>, and briefly disrupted passenger movement near airline ticketing areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emergency crews treated the injured at the scene, while airport operations continued without prolonged disruption. Authorities confirmed that the crash did not pose an ongoing security threat, and no evacuations were required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Airport Terminal Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The crash occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time when the vehicle drove through an airport entrance and struck a ticket counter near Delta Air Lines\u2019 check-in desks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video footage circulating online shows the driver shouting as security personnel restrained and removed him from the terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airport officials stated that the injured individuals included airline employees and travelers who were struck by debris. Firefighters and medical teams responded within minutes, limiting the severity of injuries and restoring order inside the terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities said the vehicle breached the terminal entrance before colliding with interior infrastructure. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and officials have not confirmed whether speed, impairment, or mechanical failure played a role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Witnesses inside the terminal reported hearing a loud impact followed by visible panic near the ticketing area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A man drove a car into the McNamara terminal at Detroit Metro Airport. #Breaking<\/a> #BreakingNews<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/R3DGQdQX6v<\/a><\/p>— RawN\u20acWs1st (@NewsRaw1st) January 24, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>