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Plane crashes at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Emergency crews responded to a confirmed aircraft crash at the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, after a single-engine aircraft went down and caught fire on airport property.
The incident occurred in the area of 975 Airport Drive, where authorities confirmed that a single-engine aircraft had crashed and was actively on fire upon arrival.
Fire and rescue personnel quickly responded to the scene, extinguishing the flames and initiating emergency medical evaluations.
According to initial reports, two individuals were on board at the time of the crash.
Both occupants were able to exit the aircraft and are currently undergoing medical evaluations.
The extent of their injuries has not yet been disclosed.
Airport operations were temporarily impacted as emergency responders worked to secure the scene and assess potential hazards.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are expected to conduct a thorough review of the incident.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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11-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured After Being Struck by Ambulance Near SLAM Charter School in Little Havana
MIAMI, FLORIDA — Authorities in Miami are investigating a departmental crash that occurred Friday morning in Little Havana, where an 11-year-old girl was struck by a Miami Fire Rescue ambulance responding to an emergency call with a patient on board.
The incident took place around 542 NW 12th Avenue, near SLAM Miami Charter School and just blocks from LoanDepot Park, according to Miami Police.
Witnesses at the scene reported that the child was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk on her way to school when the ambulance—identified as Rescue 4—approached the intersection with its emergency lights activated.
According to witnesses, the vehicle appeared to be traveling at a high rate of speed en route to the hospital when it struck the girl.
Emergency crews immediately rendered aid, and the victim, who sustained severe traumatic injuries, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Her current condition has not been released.
In a statement, SLAM Miami Charter School confirmed that the injured child is one of their students and said the school is in contact with the family and providing ongoing support and counseling resources to students and staff affected by the incident.
“It was a shocking scene,” one witness told reporters, describing the moments following the impact as chaotic and emotional.
Miami Police confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the crash.
Authorities have temporarily closed NW 12th Avenue between NW 4th and NW 7th Streets while investigators process the scene.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes as the investigation continues.