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Injuries reported after plane crashes near Cross Keys Airport in Williamstown
GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NJ — Emergency crews are currently on scene responding to a plane crash near Cross Keys Airport, located at 1531 Tuckahoe Road in Williamstown.
The crash, which occurred earlier this afternoon, has resulted in multiple casualties and involves the presence of hazardous materials at the site.
According to emergency dispatch reports, a total of 13 patients have been identified on scene.
Five individuals have been classified as critical (red tag), and three others as serious but stable (yellow tag).
One person remains heavily entrapped in the wreckage as rescue personnel continue triage operations.
Authorities report that approximately 50 gallons of jet fuel were released during the crash, posing additional safety and environmental concerns.
Fire and hazmat teams are on site to mitigate fuel-related hazards.
To assist with rapid medical transport, five medical helicopters have been deployed and are actively transporting the most severely injured patients to trauma centers.
This is an active emergency response situation.
Officials urge the public to avoid the area to allow first responders full access to the scene.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
SURF CITY, N.C. — Emergency crews are battling a large multi-structure fire in Surf City that has already destroyed at least three homes and a large boat, according to reports from the scene and emergency radio traffic.
The blaze reportedly began near 5th Street, directly across from The Trailer Bar, and quickly spread to multiple nearby residences and a docked vessel.
Witnesses described seeing towering flames and heavy smoke visible from several blocks away as firefighters worked to contain the rapidly expanding fire.
Scanner reports indicate that multiple fire departments and emergency agencies from surrounding areas have been dispatched to assist Surf City Fire and Rescue in controlling the blaze and preventing it from spreading further.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire or whether there are any injuries.
Residents in the area were urged to avoid 5th Street and surrounding roads to allow emergency personnel full access to the scene.
This is a developing story, and additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available from Surf City officials and emergency services.