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Three Confirmed Dead in Small Aircraft Crash Near Iotla Valley Elementary School in Macon County
FRANKLIN, N.C. (Macon County) — Authorities in Macon County confirmed that three people were killed Thursday afternoon when a small aircraft crashed near Iotla Valley Elementary School.
The incident occurred along Iotla Church Road, prompting road closures and a large emergency response.
The Macon County Sheriff’s Office issued a public update reassuring parents and guardians that all students and staff at Iotla Valley Elementary School are safe.
The school is located next to Macon County Airport, and officials said the crash took place on a neighboring property, not on school grounds.
“Parents can be assured that children at Iotla Valley Elementary are safe following an airplane accident on the neighboring property,” the sheriff’s office stated in a social media post.
The North Carolina Highway Patrol confirmed that it is leading the local investigation, while the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also been notified and is monitoring the situation.
Officials have not yet released details regarding the type of aircraft involved, the cause of the crash, or the identities of the deceased.
Emergency crews remain at the scene, and portions of Iotla Church Road are expected to stay closed as investigators work through the night.
Additional updates are expected once next-of-kin notifications are completed and federal authorities provide preliminary findings.
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Emergency Responders Dispatched to Major Multi-Vehicle Collision at Budds Creek Road and Crain Highway in Faulkner
FAULKNER, MD (CHARLES COUNTY) — Emergency crews responded to a serious multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of Budds Creek Road and Crain Highway in Faulkner, Maryland, where three vehicles were involved in a crash resulting in multiple injuries.
Upon arrival, first responders assessed several patients at the scene.
A total of nine medical transports were requested due to the severity and number of injuries.
According to emergency officials, five patients required Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport, indicating significant or potentially life-threatening injuries.
An additional four patients were transported under Basic Life Support (BLS) care.
Due to the critical condition of one individual categorized as Priority 1, Maryland State Police Aviation Command’s Trooper 7 was dispatched to the scene for rapid medical air transport.
Traffic delays were reported in the area as emergency services, including fire, EMS, and law enforcement, worked to treat victims and clear the roadway.
The conditions of all patients remain under evaluation, and authorities have not yet released identifying information or the potential cause of the crash.
The incident remains under investigation by local officials.
Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.