Two dead after plane crashes into vehicle on I-75 in Florida
Police have confirmed multiple fatalities after a plane crashed, striking a vehicle on I-75 in Florida.
The crash occurred around 3:15 p.m. on Friday, February 9, near Naples, Florida.
Authorities say that a twin-engine plane carrying five people crashed on I-75 at mile marker 107.
Plane crash I-75 naples,fl
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At least one vehicle was struck by the plane, authorities say.
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) had confirmed at least two fatalities.
The plane was traveling from Ohio to Fort Lauderdale when it lost an engine, NBC 2 reports.
According to CCSO, southbound I-75 is closed at the mile marker 111 (Immokalee Road) and northbound I-75 is closed at the mile marker 105 (Golden Gate Parkway).
The Federal Aviation Administration says that I-75 will be closed for at least 24 hours for investigation, according to Wink News.
FAA Statement on Bombardier Challenger 600 jet crash on Highway I-75 near Naples, Florida.
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— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) February 9, 2024
This is a developing story.