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The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will lead the investigation into the crash, with assistance from FAA investigators and a delegation from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in the U.S. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed coordination with Canadian authorities.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian conveyed his concern for those affected via social media, thanking Delta team members and first responders for their efforts. The airline has set up a Passenger Inquiry Center for family members seeking information about those involved in the accident.

Following an initial halt in operations due to emergency response measures, flights resumed at Toronto Pearson by 5 p.m. EST, although two runways remain closed pending investigation. As a result, flight disruptions continued due to both the accident and adverse weather conditions.

"We do expect there will be some operational impact and some delays at the airport over the next few days while the two runways remain closed for investigation," Flint noted during a news conference.

This incident follows another recent crash involving an American Airlines regional jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, which is still under investigation by NTSB.