Two people died after a small plane crashed Monday morning on the median of Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and caught fire, NewsCenter 5 has learned.The plane that might have been trying to land at New Bedford Regional Airport crashed just after 8 a.m., Massachusetts State Police said.Video from the scene showed the plane on fire on the median of the highway. It’s not clear if any vehicles were involved, but a damaged car is visible on the median near the plane. Police said it does not appear that the pilot provided the airport with a flight plan or the number of people aboard the aircraft. I-195 westbound is currently closed at Exit 19, MassDOT said. A left lane closure is also in place on I-195 eastbound. Info: Check trafficThe closures are expected to remain in place for several hours. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes and avoid the area if possible. The crash happened as a nor’easter brought strong winds and rain to the region. There is no information about the identity of the pilot or passengers or the nature or severity of any injuries following the crash, police said.WCVB will have more information when it becomes available.
DARTMOUTH, Mass. —
Two people died after a small plane crashed Monday morning on the median of Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and caught fire, NewsCenter 5 has learned.
The plane that might have been trying to land at New Bedford Regional Airport crashed just after 8 a.m., Massachusetts State Police said.
Video from the scene showed the plane on fire on the median of the highway. It’s not clear if any vehicles were involved, but a damaged car is visible on the median near the plane.
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A fixed-wing plane crashed on the median of Interstate 195 in Dartmouth.
Police said it does not appear that the pilot provided the airport with a flight plan or the number of people aboard the aircraft.
I-195 westbound is currently closed at Exit 19, MassDOT said. A left lane closure is also in place on I-195 eastbound.
Info: Check traffic
The closures are expected to remain in place for several hours. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes and avoid the area if possible.
The crash happened as a nor’easter brought strong winds and rain to the region.
There is no information about the identity of the pilot or passengers or the nature or severity of any injuries following the crash, police said.
WCVB will have more information when it becomes available.