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Multiple victims reported after Electrocution incident reported in Harrington, Delaware
Harrington, DE – Emergency services responded to a report of an electrocution incident on Dorman Street in Harrington. The incident involved multiple patients.
Medics, Delaware State Police Aviation Troopers 2 and 4, and Aviation Lifenet were dispatched to the scene. Initially, three aviation units were requested.
At approximately 12:20, one patient was reported to be in need of CPR. As a result, one aviation unit was canceled. Troopers 2 and 4 landed at the Harrington Fire Department.
At 12:41, Trooper 2 transported a patient to Christiana Hospital. Subsequently, at 13:00, Trooper 4 also transported a patient to Christiana Hospital.
Further details regarding the condition of the patients and the circumstances of the electrocution incident are currently unavailable.
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Small Plane Crashes in Manheim Township After Pilot Reports Open Door, ATC Issued Urgent “PULL UP” Warning
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, PA – A small aircraft crashed in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, on Sunday afternoon, leaving multiple people injured, authorities confirmed.
The Beechcraft Bonanza, identified as Aircraft N347M, took off from Lancaster Airport at approximately 3:15 p.m. ET.
Moments after departure, the pilot reported an open door and attempted to return to the airport. Air traffic control (ATC) issued an urgent “PULL UP” warning just before impact.
At approximately 3:20 p.m., the plane crashed in the parking lot of the Brethren Village Retirement Community, located near Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that five people were on board at the time of the crash.
Emergency crews, including medics, firefighters, and law enforcement officers, arrived at the scene shortly after the crash.
Multiple injuries have been reported, but officials have yet to confirm the severity or whether there were any fatalities.
Several vehicles in the parking lot caught fire as a result of the crash. Staff at the Brethren Village Retirement Community were advised to remain indoors while emergency personnel worked to secure the area.
The FAA has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. At this time, the circumstances leading to the aircraft’s rapid descent remain undetermined.
As a precaution, Route 501 in the vicinity has been closed to traffic. Authorities urge residents and commuters to avoid the area until further notice.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.