U.S. Coast Guard rescues 10 after plane crash off Florida’s coast

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 10 people in a plane crash on Tuesday after it took off from The Bahamas.

Officials say the crash occurred eight miles off the coast of Melbourne, and that all 10 are being brought to EMS for further evaluation.

The cause of the crash is reportedly unknown at this time.

An official with USCG says the investigation is active, and no additional details are available at this time.

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