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1 Pilot dead, another injured after two planes collided in Lancaster
A tragic mid-air collision involving two small planes occurred in Lancaster, California, on Sunday afternoon. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a report of downed aircraft at 12:53 p.m.
Investigators confirmed that the two single-engine aircraft, a Nanchang CJ-6 and a Yakovlev Yak-52, had collided mid-air. One pilot lost their life in the crash, while the other pilot was unharmed.
One of the planes crash-landed near Avenue G and 60th Street East, while the other came down near 47th Street East and Avenue F. Witnesses reported that the surviving pilot appeared distressed but was otherwise uninjured.
The crash occurred in a relatively remote area, preventing potential damage to nearby homes. Local authorities, including the CHP, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and Los Angeles County Fire Department, are on the scene investigating the incident.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will also conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the collision.
The identity of the deceased pilot has not yet been released.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
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Jessica Sellers and her three children killed in Carrollton house fire
First responders were able to rescue a young girl, believed to be around 3 years old, from the back of the burning home.
Carrollton, KY – A devastating fire ripped through a downtown Carrollton residence on Thursday morning, claiming the lives of multiple residents.
The City of Carrollton issued a social media alert around 8:00 AM, urging people to avoid the 200 block of 5th Street due to the active fire.
According to the Carrollton Police Department, authorities received reports of the blaze shortly after 6:00 AM and arrived on the scene within six minutes.
The house fire claimed the lives of Jessica Gibson Sellers and her three children. While her granddaughter survived and is currently receiving critical care in the hospital, her daughter and two sons were unable to escape the blaze.
Thankfully, first responders were able to rescue a young girl, believed to be around 3 years old, from the back of the burning home.
“Officers found the child collapsed on the floor near the rear door,” stated Dave Roberts, Public Information Officer for the Carrollton Police Department.
The child was initially transported to a nearby hospital but was later transferred to a Louisville facility for further treatment.
Authorities believe that five to six individuals resided in the two-story home, but the exact number of occupants present during the fire remains unclear. As of 11:30 AM, fire crews continued their efforts to extinguish the blaze and secure the scene for investigators. Kentucky Utilities personnel are also on-site, assisting with debris removal using excavators.
Due to ongoing operations, the surrounding area is expected to remain closed for several hours. The Kentucky State Police Arson Unit is assisting with the investigation.