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Major motor vehicle accident reported on Lee Highway and Interstate-66 Bridge in Gainesville
A serious car accident occurred on Lee Highway and Interstate-66 Bridge in Gainesville, Virginia. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find three individuals injured.
Two victims were receiving CPR, while a third was being prepared for immediate medical transport by helicopter.
One of the injured individuals required extrication from the vehicle.
Additional Details:
- Location: Lee Highway and Interstate-66 Bridge, Gainesville, Virginia
- Injuries: Three individuals injured, two receiving CPR, one transported by helicopter
- Rescue Efforts: Extrication required for one victim
- Ongoing Investigation: Local authorities are likely investigating the cause of the accident and the extent of the injuries.
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.
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.
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.