A small plane crashed on the highway early Monday morning killing all on board. Both men on board were killed in the crash. It was an unusual time for a tragedy—an unexpected storm built up, with tremendous wind and rain whipping through New Orleans. It has caught the attention of local officials and whistleblowers.
In a statement, the Massachusetts State Police identified the crash, and confirmed that the crash involved no survivors from the plane. Eyewitness accounts paint a nightmare vision of a highway littered with blackened chunks of cars as smoke poured into the sky. Videos captured by passing motorists illustrate the intensity of the event, showcasing the flames and destruction that followed the impact.
Authorities believe that the aircraft was attempting to land at New Bedford Regional Airport when it crashed. They are doing their best to piece together what happened. Officials are continuing to probe the details that led up to the crash. They are diligently trying to figure out what brought the plane down on such a heavily trafficked thoroughfare.
The crash was tragic, claiming the lives of all on the flight. Plus, a civilian on the street was severely injured by the blast. Emergency services were on the scene in minutes and treated the injured as well as ensuring the area was safe to avoid causing more accidents.
Witnesses recounted a scene of chaos and uncertainty. For others, they stood in disbelief as they watched the aircraft fall from the sky, eventually crashing yards away off the busy interstate. The images of smoke billowing from the rubble raised this further alarm over safety and health in the neighborhood.
The Massachusetts State Police are still in the process of collecting evidence and gathering information related to the crash. They will be issuing further information as their investigation continues.