Traffic stopped near I-95 in Boca Raton due to small plane crash
A tragic incident occurred on Friday in Boca Raton as a small airplane crashed on the Tri-Rail tracks near I-95, resulting in three fatalities and one hospitalized person. The Cessna 310, carrying three individuals, had departed from Boca Raton Airport en route to Tallahassee International Airport before the crash, according to the FAA. The Boca Raton Fire Department confirmed the loss of three lives onboard, while a person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries possibly due to exposure to the fire. Due to the crash, North Military Trail and parts of the I-95 overpass at Glades Road are closed for an indefinite period, with authorities urging people to steer clear of the area. The site of the accident saw debris strewn around the Tri-Rail tracks, with emergency vehicles present and signs of fire retardant. Train services have been halted in the region, with plans to establish alternative bus transportation for affected commuters. Witnesses recounted the harrowing moments leading up to and following the crash, describing the chaotic scene during and after the plane plummeted. Investigative bodies such as the FAA and NTSB are examining the incident to ascertain the cause of the tragedy.
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