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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.
Volusia County, Fla. โ A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.