With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash
Summary
A small private plane crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, killing one person and injuring others. Volunteers and police quickly helped rescue passengers from the burning plane before firefighters arrived.Key Facts
- The plane, a Cessna Citation Latitude, crashed late Tuesday night on a highway in Laredo, Texas.
- Six people were on board: two pilots and four passengers, including three teenagers.
- One passenger, Joshua Baer, who was a known figure in Texas tech and startups, died in the crash.
- The plane had mechanical problems and requested an emergency landing before crashing.
- Volunteers used tools like a sledgehammer and fire extinguishers to help rescue passengers.
- Police and firefighters also responded quickly, working with bystanders to save lives.
- The plane was operated by NetJets, a company owned by Berkshire Hathaway that allows partial private jet ownership.
- The crash investigation is ongoing, led by local police and aviation authorities.
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