A small plane crashed on a highway in South Texas late Tuesday night (local time), prompting an emergency rescue as flames erupted from the plane and the crew rushed to free those trapped inside, the Associated Press reported.The accident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. in the city of Laredo, according to Jose Baeza, an investigator with the local police department. Authorities said the plane crashed on Loop 20, a main road that was later closed in both directions.The number of people on board the plane and the extent of their injuries was not immediately known. Officials are still working to assess the situation and provide medical assistance to those affected.Dramatic videos shared online showed the plane lying on its side against a highway barrier as flames and smoke surrounded the wreckage. In the footage, emergency responders can be seen running towards the plane and trying to smash the cockpit window in an attempt to rescue people trapped inside.
Although the accident occurred on an active highway, authorities said there were no immediate reports of injuries to motorists who were traveling on Loop 20 at the time of the accident.
Emergency crews remained at the scene until late into the night while investigators began examining the cause of the plane crash. Officials have not yet announced details about the plane, its flight path, or the circumstances that led to the accident.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other agencies are expected to investigate the incident. More information is awaited about the condition of those on board.
