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Hazmat Incident Reported at Joint Base Andrews in Prince George’s County
A hazmat incident occurred at the Joint Base Andrews Commissary, resulting in eight individuals becoming ill.
The nature of the hazardous material released remains unknown.
The Joint Base Andrews Hazmat units are actively responding to the scene and are working to contain the situation.
The Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD) is providing additional support with EMS units and Hazmat expertise.
Details:
- Number of casualties: Eight individuals reported sick
- Nature of illness: Unknown
- Hazardous material: Type of hazmat substance not yet identified
- Responding agencies:
- Joint Base Andrews Hazmat units
- Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD)
- EMS units
- Hazmat support
Current status:
- Hazmat units are on the scene and working to identify and contain the hazardous material.
- EMS units are providing medical care to the affected individuals.
- PGFD Hazmat experts are assisting with the response.
- The situation remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes 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.