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Plane crashes in Fort Worth, Several vehicles on fire
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (TARRANT COUNTY) — Authorities are responding to a fatal plane crash that resulted in a large fire involving multiple vehicles in the 12700 block of North Saginaw Boulevard, just north of Hicks Airfield.
According to initial reports, Fort Worth, Haslet, and Saginaw Fire Departments were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of an aircraft down with several tractor-trailers on fire.
Upon arrival, crews found heavy black smoke and extensive fire conditions in the area behind Texas Performance Exhaust on North Saginaw Boulevard.
Emergency responders have established a large-scale operation to contain the blaze.
Multiple fire departments remain on scene, supported by an extensive water supply system to combat the flames. Several ambulances and EMS units are also staged nearby to provide immediate medical assistance if needed.
Authorities have confirmed that the crash resulted in at least one fatality. The aircraft reportedly struck vehicles upon impact, sparking a massive fire that spread quickly across the crash site. Fire crews are working diligently to extinguish remaining hotspots and secure the area.
Motorists and residents are urged to avoid the area due to heavy emergency response activity and significant traffic disruptions. Smoke from the fire is expected to remain visible for some time.
Further details, including the identity of the pilot and the cause of the crash, will be released pending investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Authorities have extended their condolences to the pilot’s family during this difficult time.
A Mexican military medical aircraft carrying eight people crashed into Galveston Bay near the Interstate 45 Causeway on the Galveston side, prompting an active search-and-rescue response, according to preliminary information.
Emergency radio traffic indicated that the aircraft, identified via flight-tracking data as belonging to the Mexican Navy, went down in the water shortly after entering the area.
Multiple emergency agencies responded to the scene as the plane was reported to be slowly submerging.
Scanner reports indicated that at least one individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Another person was transported to a hospital with cardiopulmonary resuscitation in progress, while a female occupant reportedly sustained a compound fracture. Rescuers were also performing CPR on the pilot at the scene as recovery efforts continued.
Authorities stated that search operations were ongoing to ensure all occupants were accounted for and to secure the aircraft.
Officials have not yet released the identities of those on board or confirmed the cause of the crash.
Further details are expected as the investigation progresses and information is officially verified.