Lansana Musa Kanneh Killed at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport on December 9, 2025 After Snowplow Collision

On December 9, 2025, a fatal workplace incident occurred at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport in Minneapolis, Minnesota, resulting in the death of Lansana Musa Kanneh. Kanneh, 47, was employed by LSG Sky Chefs and was struck by a Ford F-550 snowplow in a parking lot serving the catering facility near Terminal 2 during active snowfall conditions. Emergency responders were dispatched before 6:45 p.m., but he was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts.

The snowplow operator, a privately contracted worker, remained at the location and cooperated with authorities. Officials stated that driver impairment was not believed to be a factor. The Minnesota State Patrol Airport Police Department and the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office initiated investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Weather conditions at the time included falling snow and below-freezing temperatures, contributing to significant operational delays at the airport.