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Plane Crashes On Texas Highway, Killing One: What To Know

Plane Crashes On Texas Highway, Killing One: What To Know

Summary

A small plane crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, late Tuesday night, killing one person and injuring five police officers who were helping at the scene. The plane burst into flames after landing on the road, and rescue efforts involved bystanders trying to break the cockpit window.

Key Facts

  • The crash happened shortly after 10 p.m. on Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas.
  • The plane was a Cessna Citation Latitude twin jet carrying six people.
  • It took off from Los Cabos International Airport in Mexico at 6:19 p.m.
  • At least one person died, but it is unclear if the death was a passenger or someone on the ground.
  • Five police officers suffered smoke inhalation while attempting to rescue people from the plane.
  • Bystanders on the highway tried to break the cockpit window to help passengers.
  • The cause of the crash is currently unknown.
  • The incident is still under investigation, and more information is expected.
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