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At least three passengers injured after plane crash in Pomona
A small plane crash in Pomona left three passengers injured, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
Incident Overview
At approximately 11:10 a.m., Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) units were dispatched to the scene of a single-engine aircraft emergency near 2700 Fairplex Drive.
Upon arrival, responders found a small plane that had crashed under undetermined circumstances.
The crash took place during the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) finals and racing was put on hold.
Injuries and Medical Response
Three passengers were aboard the aircraft at the time of the crash.
They sustained injuries ranging from moderate to severe.
Emergency medical teams treated the individuals at the scene before transporting them to nearby hospitals for further care.
Ongoing Investigation
The cause of the crash is under investigation by aviation authorities.
LACoFD and other local agencies are working to secure the crash site and gather evidence to determine what led to the incident.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the injured passengers or the specific details about the aircraft involved.
The public is advised to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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At least two killed, multiple trapped after explosion at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol
BRISTOL, Pa. (Bucks County) โ Emergency crews are responding to a major incident at the Silver Lake Nursing Home following a reported gas explosion that caused a partial building collapse.
The incident occurred at approximately 905 Tower Road, where a second alarm and a Level 2 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) response were requested as conditions escalated.
First-arriving units reported significant structural damage to the facility, prompting an immediate search-and-rescue operation for residents and staff.
Authorities on scene indicated that approximately 15 patients were initially accounted for outside the building, while multiple others remain unaccounted for.
Rescue teams have reported numerous individuals trapped beneath debris on the second floor, as well as additional victims trapped in the basement area.
At least two fatalities has been reported in the basement, according to early emergency communications.
As the situation developed, a third alarm was transmitted, bringing in substantial mutual aid resources, including out-of-county fire, rescue, and emergency medical units. A medical helicopter has been placed on standby in anticipation of critical patient transport.
Emergency personnel continue to conduct systematic searches of the damaged structure while assessing stability concerns and coordinating patient triage.
The extent of injuries and the total number of victims have not yet been confirmed.
Road closures are in effect in the surrounding area as emergency operations continue. Officials have advised the public to avoid the scene to allow responders unobstructed access.
This remains a rapidly evolving situation.
Authorities are expected to release additional information as more details are confirmed.