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Emergency Response Underway After Small Plane Crash in Alexandria Township
Alexandria Township, NJ – Emergency crews responded to a serious aviation incident on Friday afternoon involving a small aircraft crash in Alexandria Township, New Jersey.
The crash occurred near 50 Airport Road around 4:45 p.m.
According to initial reports, a small plane went down and was fully engulfed in flames upon impact.
First responders confirmed one person was trapped inside the aircraft and, as of the latest update, efforts to extricate the individual have been unsuccessful due to the intensity of the fire.
Firefighters and rescue personnel are actively working at the scene.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the number of occupants aboard the aircraft or their conditions.
The identity of the trapped individual has not been released.
Multiple agencies, including local fire departments, EMS, and law enforcement, are on-site.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are expected to be notified and will likely take over the investigation into the cause of the crash.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Volusia County, Fla. — 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.