15 people hurt in Gloucester County plane crash - officials
A recent incident occurred near Cross Keys Airport in Gloucester County, where a small aircraft carrying 15 individuals, including the pilot, crashed in a wooded area shortly after takeoff. The pilot reported engine trouble and attempted to land the plane, but unfortunately, it went off the runway leading to the crash. The situation was deemed a mass casualty incident by the Gloucester County Emergency Management, with multiple agencies providing assistance. Most occupants were covered in jet fuel upon exiting the plane, and several were taken to Cooper University Hospital for treatment. Three individuals were in critical condition, while the others had varying degrees of injuries. The plane, a Cessna 208B, is undergoing investigation by the FAA and NTSB. Authorities are working to clear the wreckage, and local responders who participated in recent training exercises for such scenarios are aiding in the process.
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