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Major Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes I-195 Westbound in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – A serious multi-vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer and 10 passenger vehicles has shut down all westbound lanes on Interstate 195 at mile marker 4, according to authorities.
Emergency crews have requested nine rescues, indicating multiple injuries.
Rhode Island State Police and local emergency responders are actively working at the scene.
As a result, police have blocked the highway at Exit 1 in Seekonk, and commuters are urged to seek alternate routes.
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has also reported significant traffic congestion on I-195 East, with delays extending to the East Shore Expressway.
Motorists traveling in the area should expect delays and plan accordingly.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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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.