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Seven killed, one survived in Bangor plane crash
Seven passengers were killed and one crew member survived following a plane crash Sunday night at Bangor International Airport in Maine, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The aircraft involved was a Bombardier Challenger 650 business jet that crashed while attempting to take off from the airport shortly before 8:00 p.m. local time.
The jet, which was owned by Arnold & Itkin LLP, a Houston-based law firm, was carrying a total of eight people at the time of the accident.
Officials initially stated that the conditions of those on board were unknown; however, the FAA later confirmed that seven passengers were fatally injured and that one crew member survived.
Flight records indicate the aircraft departed Houston earlier in the day and arrived at Bangor International Airport at approximately 6:09 p.m.
The crash occurred less than two hours later during a subsequent takeoff attempt. It remains unclear why the aircraft was preparing to depart again so soon after landing.
Bangor International Airport confirmed at 8:25 p.m. that an incident involving an aircraft was under investigation and stated that emergency responders were actively working at the scene.
Airport officials urged the public to avoid the area, noting that the runway had been closed as a result of the crash.
Images from the scene showed a significant emergency response on the runway, with smoke visible in the vicinity of the aircraft.
Weather conditions at the time included heavy snow, though authorities have not confirmed whether weather played a role in the incident. Several local residents reported hearing a loud boom and described what sounded like an explosion at the time of the crash.
According to aviation tracking data, the aircraft is registered to Arnold & Itkin LLP. It has not been confirmed whether any employees or representatives of the law firm were among the passengers.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have announced that they will conduct a joint investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.