Private plane with 8 aboard crashes at Bangor Airport, per FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration has reported that a private jet carrying eight individuals crashed at Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday evening. The accident involved a Bombardier Challenger 600 during takeoff around 7:45 p.m. Emergency crews from Bangor, Glenburn, and Hermon fire departments responded to the scene, prompting the closure of the runway by airport officials by 8:25 p.m. The airport was subsequently closed at 10:30 p.m. with emergency teams expected to be active for hours ahead. Authorities are urging the public to steer clear of the area and advise passengers to coordinate with airlines for travel-related concerns. The condition of the individuals onboard remains unknown. Video footage from WABI showed smoke rising and an overturned plane on the runway. The FAA, in partnership with the National Transportation Safety Board, will conduct an investigation into the crash. News updates will follow.
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