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Bombardier Challenger 650 private jet carrying 8 people crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine
BANGOR, Maine — Emergency crews responded to reports of an aircraft crash at Bangor International Airport on Sunday after a private business jet was involved in an incident during takeoff, prompting the immediate closure of the airport’s runway.
Airport officials issued a public advisory stating, “Please avoid the airport. The runway is closed at this time,” as first responders secured the scene and assessed the situation.
Preliminary reports indicate the aircraft involved was a Bombardier Challenger 650 business jet, carrying eight people at the time of the incident.
According to available ADS-B flight tracking data, the jet had recently arrived from Houston and was attempting to depart Bangor when the crash occurred.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the extent of injuries or whether there were any fatalities.
Emergency medical personnel and airport fire crews remain on scene as part of the ongoing response.
Unconfirmed records reviewed by Arnold & Itkin LLP suggest the aircraft may be registered to a law firm; however, officials have not formally verified ownership details at this time.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other investigative agencies are expected to review the incident to determine the cause of the crash.
Airport operations remain suspended while the runway is closed for emergency response and investigation.
Further details will be released as more information becomes available.
Emergency crews in Bethesda, Montgomery County, responded to a serious trench collapse Tuesday at a work site in the 8100 block of Kentbury Drive, where two workers became trapped in a deep excavation.
According to initial reports, the incident involved a 10 to 12-foot-deep trench that collapsed while the workers were inside.
One victim was reported to be buried up to the waist, while the second victim was buried up to the head, creating an urgent and dangerous situation for responders.
Specialized rescue teams from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched to the scene and initiated a technical trench rescue operation.
These types of incidents require careful stabilization of the surrounding soil and trench walls to prevent additional collapse while rescuers work to safely reach and extract the trapped individuals.
Emergency personnel secured the area and began implementing protective measures, including shoring the trench to stabilize the excavation site before attempting to free the victims.
The condition of the trapped workers has not yet been released.
Rescue operations were ongoing as crews worked methodically to remove soil and safely extricate the victims.
Officials are expected to provide further updates as the rescue effort continues and investigators determine what led to the collapse.