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Small plane crashes on Texas highway, killing one
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Small plane crashes on Texas highway, killing one

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A small plane crashed onto a highway in Laredo, Texas, resulting in one fatality.
  • The crash occurred on Loop 20 late Tuesday night, causing the aircraft to catch fire.
  • Witnesses described a chaotic scene as drivers stopped to help, with some attempting to break into the cockpit.

A small aircraft crashed onto Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, late Tuesday night, killing one person and causing significant disruption. The plane erupted in flames immediately after impacting the highway, creating a scene of chaos and panic.

According to Laredo police, six individuals were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash. One person succumbed to their injuries, while the extent of injuries for the other five occupants is not yet fully detailed. No injuries were reported among drivers or passengers of vehicles on the highway, which was subsequently closed in both directions for safety reasons.

I saw someone inside the plane trying to break the cockpit window. Soon, people got out of their vehicles to help from the outside.

— Zaira GarzaA witness describing the immediate aftermath of the plane crash on a Texas highway.

Dramatic footage circulating on social media captured the moments leading up to and following the crash. Drivers were seen stopping their vehicles and rushing to the burning plane, with some attempting to force open the cockpit window to rescue the occupants. Zaira Garza, a cosmetologist who happened upon the scene while driving colleagues home, described the terrifying sight of the plane engulfed in flames.

Garza recounted seeing someone inside the plane trying to break the cockpit window. She noted that people quickly exited their cars to assist from the exterior. Her husband joined the rescue efforts, and shortly after, the plane's door opened. Garza observed three individuals, appearing to be teenagers, running out, followed by someone who seemed to be the pilot. Another crew member attempted to pull out an unresponsive person. "It looked like a scene from a movie. I was in shock," Garza stated, expressing her fear that the fire could lead to an explosion.

It looked like a scene from a movie. I was in shock. What worried me was the fire; I was afraid it could explode at any moment.

— Zaira GarzaA witness recounting the terrifying experience of witnessing a plane crash and fire on a highway.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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