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Chaos at Detroit Airport: Car Crashes into Terminal, Driver Arrested

Published January 24, 2026, 06:11
Chaos at Detroit Airport: Car Crashes into Terminal, Driver Arrested

A car crashed into the terminal at Detroit Metro Airport on Friday night, causing chaos and disruption. The driver was arrested by authorities. The incident occurred at the McNamara Terminal, the airport's largest, when the car breached the entrance and ended up at the Delta Air Lines ticket counters. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud noise and seeing the driver exit the vehicle shouting. Police and TSA agents arrived quickly at the scene and arrested the driver, who was wearing a Detroit Lions jersey. Six people required first aid from the Fire Department, but no serious injuries were reported. Three Delta Air Lines employees were examined as a precaution. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and have not released the driver's details. The incident caused significant damage to the terminal entrance, with video from the scene showing broken glass and metal debris.