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Small plane crashes near Crossroads Elementary School in Mount Washington
MOUNT WASHINGTON, KY (Bullitt County) — Emergency crews responded to a confirmed aircraft crash in the area of 156 Erin Circle, near Crossroads Elementary School, in Mount Washington.
Authorities reported that the small plane went down in a wooded area and came to rest on the ground near the school property.
First responders quickly secured the scene and began assessing the situation.
One male patient was located at the site and was being evaluated for a head injury.
Medical personnel provided immediate treatment while additional units worked to ensure there were no further victims or hazards in the area.
Local and federal aviation authorities are expected to investigate the cause of the crash.
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.