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Motorcade carrying Vice President nominee Tim Walz crashed in Milwaukee

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Initial reports indicate that several vehicles in the motorcade accompanying Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz were involved in a crash on the interstate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, while en route to the Summerfest grounds.

Details are still emerging about the incident, but it appears that multiple cars in the convoy were affected.

Several individuals are being assessed by medical staff, with additional emergency crews arriving at the scene.

One person has sustained a broken arm, and there are other minor injuries, but otherwise, everyone appears to be okay for now. The vehicle carrying Walz, his wife, and Rep. Moore was not affected.

Emergency services were quickly on the scene, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash and assess any potential injuries.

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This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.


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5 people killed after small plane crashes on Catalina Island off Southern California

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Catalina Island, California (October 10, 2024) – A tragic plane crash occurred on Catalina Island Tuesday night, resulting in the deaths of all five individuals on board.

The Avalon Sheriff Station received an SOS emergency notification from a cellphone shortly after 8 PM, indicating a collision with potential injuries.

The notification provided GPS coordinates, guiding authorities to the crash site, located approximately one mile west of Catalina Island Airport.

A joint effort by deputies, firefighters, and Avalon Search and Rescue personnel led to the discovery of the wreckage of a twin-engine aircraft.

All five victims, adults, were found at the crash site and declared deceased.

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the plane involved was a twin-engine Beechcraft 95 that crashed shortly after takeoff.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will jointly investigate the incident, with the NTSB taking the lead. Further updates will be provided by the NTSB.

Catalina Island Airport is primarily used for general aviation aircraft, including single-engine airplanes. Known as the Airport in the Sky due to its elevation of 1,602 feet, it has a single, 3,000-foot runway.


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