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At least 3 killed after plane crashes in Bath Township
BATH TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Clinton County) — Emergency crews are on the scene of a fatal aircraft crash that occurred along Clark Road between Upton Road and Peacock Road in Bath Township.
According to initial reports from incident command, the aircraft went down in the roadway, resulting in three confirmed fatalities at the scene.
Authorities have described the victims as “obvious DOA” (dead on arrival).
All lanes of Clark Road have been shut down in both directions as first responders, including Bath Township Police, Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, and emergency medical units, work the scene and begin the investigation.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are expected to take over the investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes while emergency operations continue.
EAST AURORA, N.Y. — Emergency crews responded to the Aurora Theatre at 673 Main Street in the Village of East Aurora on Sunday following a ceiling collapse inside the historic building while students and chaperones were present.
Officials said construction activity inside the two-story brick structure led to a portion of the ceiling giving way during a scheduled event.
At the time of the incident, approximately 68 students and adult chaperones were inside the theater.
First responders confirmed there was no entrapment and the collapse was limited in scope.
Emergency Medical Services evaluated six pediatric patients for minor injuries at the scene. No serious injuries were reported.
Fire and safety officials secured the area and conducted a structural assessment to ensure the remainder of the building was safe.
Authorities said the incident remains under review, including the circumstances surrounding the construction work that preceded the collapse.
Further information will be released as the investigation continues.