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No injuries reported after plane crashes at North Little Rock Municipal Airport
North Little Rock emergency crews responded to a reported plane crash at the North Little Rock Municipal Airport on Thursday afternoon, according to officials with the North Little Rock Fire Department (NLRFD).
The call regarding the incident was received at approximately 4:10 p.m., prompting a swift response from fire and emergency personnel to the airport grounds.
According to NLRFD, two individuals were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash.
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, and both occupants were safely accounted for at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released information regarding the type of aircraft involved or the circumstances leading up to the crash.
The cause of the incident remains under investigation, and federal aviation authorities are expected to review the case further.
As of now, there are no disruptions to surrounding areas, but officials are urging the public to avoid the airport vicinity while crews continue their on-site assessment.
Further updates will be provided as more details become available.
Emergency crews in Bethesda, Montgomery County, responded to a serious trench collapse Tuesday at a work site in the 8100 block of Kentbury Drive, where two workers became trapped in a deep excavation.
According to initial reports, the incident involved a 10 to 12-foot-deep trench that collapsed while the workers were inside.
One victim was reported to be buried up to the waist, while the second victim was buried up to the head, creating an urgent and dangerous situation for responders.
Specialized rescue teams from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched to the scene and initiated a technical trench rescue operation.
These types of incidents require careful stabilization of the surrounding soil and trench walls to prevent additional collapse while rescuers work to safely reach and extract the trapped individuals.
Emergency personnel secured the area and began implementing protective measures, including shoring the trench to stabilize the excavation site before attempting to free the victims.
The condition of the trapped workers has not yet been released.
Rescue operations were ongoing as crews worked methodically to remove soil and safely extricate the victims.
Officials are expected to provide further updates as the rescue effort continues and investigators determine what led to the collapse.