Following a fatal mid-air collision on Washington Road, one individual was killed and several others sustained injuries. The tragic incident occurred late in the afternoon, causing chaos and panic in the area as emergency responders rushed to the scene. Authorities are still investigating the exact cause of the collision, which involved two small aircraft. One of the planes was reported to have crashed into a nearby field, while the other managed to land at a nearby airport after sustaining significant damage.
Witnesses described hearing a loud noise before seeing the two planes in distress. Eyewitnesses reported seeing one of the planes spiraling out of control before it plummeted to the ground, while the other aircraft appeared to be struggling to maintain altitude. Several vehicles traveling on Washington Road were also forced to stop due to the debris that scattered across the road, further complicating rescue efforts.
The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin, but authorities confirmed that the individual was a passenger in one of the planes. The injured victims, including both passengers and crew members, were swiftly transported to nearby hospitals, where their conditions are being assessed. Some are said to have sustained minor injuries, while others are in more critical condition.
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) investigators have already arrived at the scene and are working alongside local law enforcement to piece together the events leading up to the crash. Preliminary reports suggest that weather conditions may have played a role in the collision, but it is too early to confirm. The collisions has sparked a wave of concern within the local aviation community as authorities continue their investigation into this tragic accident.
