Plane crashes on Texas highway, passengers survive as aircraft splits in half

hindustantimes.com December 12, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC

A small twin-engine plane crashed on a highway in Victoria, Texas, on Wednesday, striking three vehicles and splitting in half. The incident occurred around 3 pm on State Highway Loop 463, injuring four people, three of whom had non-life-threatening injuries. Emergency responders quickly arrived to assist the injured and clear the wreckage, causing significant traffic disruptions. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with the National Transportation Safety Board notified. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, noting the plane's sudden descent. One observer reported hearing the engine and seeing the plane wobble before the crash. The pilot was conscious after the incident.


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