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US: One killed as plane bursts into flames after Texas highway crash
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US: One killed as plane bursts into flames after Texas highway crash

From Times of Oman · () English

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  • A small business jet crashed onto a highway in Laredo, Texas, killing one person and injuring five others.
  • The NetJets-operated Cessna 680A, traveling from Mexico to Austin, Texas, struck a vehicle before crashing into a highway barrier and bursting into flames.
  • Emergency crews rescued five individuals from the burning aircraft, while the National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation into the crash's cause.

One person died and five others were injured when a small business jet crashed onto a busy highway in Texas, erupting into flames. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Tuesday on Loop 20 in Laredo.

The aircraft, a Cessna 680A operated by NetJets, was en route from San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, to Austin, Texas. It was carrying six people when it went down, striking a vehicle before colliding with a highway barrier. The impact caused the jet to burst into flames.

Dramatic videos shared on social media captured the scene as the plane was engulfed in fire. First responders rushed to the site, working amidst heavy smoke and intense heat to rescue survivors. Emergency crews successfully pulled five people from the wreckage, but one individual succumbed to their injuries.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will spearhead the investigation into the cause of the crash. The FAA will provide assistance during the probe.

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