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No survivors after plane crashes in the Battle Mountain area near Elko
ELKO, Nev. — Emergency crews are on the scene of a deadly plane crash involving a Canadian-registered Beechcraft V35A Bonanza aircraft that went down in the Battle Mountain area near Elko, Nevada, authorities confirmed.
According to preliminary reports, there were no survivors aboard the aircraft.
Responding units from the Elko County Sheriff’s Office, local fire departments, and state emergency management teams have secured the crash site and initiated recovery operations.
Officials from both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and will lead the investigation into the cause of the crash.
At this time, details such as the number of occupants, as well as the flight’s origin and intended destination, have not yet been confirmed.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area to ensure that first responders and investigators can work safely and efficiently.
The identities of the victims will be released once next of kin notifications have been completed.
Further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.
A town hall meeting in Minneapolis was disrupted Tuesday evening after an individual rushed the stage and sprayed U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar with an unknown substance, prompting a swift response from security and law enforcement.
According to witnesses and video from inside the venue, the incident occurred as Rep. Omar was addressing the audience and calling for Secretary Kristi Noem to resign or face impeachment.
An adult male attendee suddenly moved past security barriers, ran toward the stage, and appeared to deploy a liquid or aerosol substance in Rep. Omar’s direction.
Security personnel, along with several attendees, immediately intervened and subdued the individual. Rep. Omar was quickly escorted from the stage by her security detail and Capitol Police as a precaution.
Sources familiar with the situation said Rep. Omar was not seriously injured and was evaluated for possible eye or skin irritation related to the substance.
She was reported to be safe, and no hospitalization was required.
As of late Tuesday evening, Rep. Omar had not released a public statement regarding the incident.
Minneapolis Police Department officers and federal authorities responded to the scene and took the suspect—described as a man in his 30s—into custody without further incident.
Investigators said no weapon other than the spray device was recovered.
The substance involved has not yet been identified, and authorities have not announced potential charges.
The incident remains under active investigation by local and federal law enforcement agencies.