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Two Killed in Small Plane Crash Near Capron in rural Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Ill. — Authorities have confirmed that two people were killed following a small plane crash Thursday afternoon in rural Boone County, just north of Capron, Illinois.
According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel responded to the scene near the intersection of Blaine Road and Capron Road after receiving reports of an aircraft down in the area.
First responders located the wreckage of a small aircraft and confirmed that both occupants on board were deceased.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released, pending family notification and further investigation.
Boone County Fire District 1 and other emergency units remain on site, securing the crash scene.
Officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are en route to conduct a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
At this time, no further details have been released regarding the type of aircraft involved, the origin or intended destination of the flight, or what may have caused the crash.
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office has asked the public to avoid the area while emergency crews and investigators continue their work.
Additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.