An aircraft carrying Donald Trump's running mate Mike Pence slid off the runway Thursday night while landing at LaGuardia Airport in the New York City borough of Queens, prompting the closure of the airport.
"Due to a plane skidding off the runway, #LaGuardia is currently closed until further notice. Check with your airline for additional info," New York City's official emergency notification system tweeted.
According to the FAA, there were no injuries among the 37 people onboard the Boeing 737. Passengers, including Pence, were evacuated through the back of the plane. The FAA said the plane was resting against the perimeter fence after it skid of the runway. The FDNY responded to the scene.
A Trump campaign spokesperson told ABC News, "Mr. Trump did reach out to Gov. Pence and is very glad everyone on board plane is safe."
According to an ABC News reporter on the aircraft, the GOP vice-presidential candidate came back to check on everyone on the plane and said there was mud on the windows and the plane had skid onto the grass.
According to The Associated Press, the plane made a rough impact when it landed. The AP also reported that the pilot slammed on the brakes and passengers could smell burning rubber.
ABC News' Ines DeLaCuetara, Candace Smith, Aaaron Katersky, Josh Margolin and Darren Reynolds contributed to this report.
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