Fiery Plane Crash Shuts Down North Carolina Freeway
TL;DR
A single-engine plane crashed into Interstate 26 in North Carolina, bursting into flames and causing the closure of the freeway. The condition of the two passengers is unknown, but they managed to exit the aircraft. The pilot made a distress call before the crash, and witnesses reported an explosion. The freeway is expected to remain closed for repairs until at least 11 a.m. on Friday.
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- Single-engine plane with 2 passengers bursts into flames after crashing into North Carolina freeway NBC News
- Plane makes forced landing, catches fire on N.C. interstate, officials say WLOS
- NCDOT: Plane crashes and catches fire on I-26 in Asheville Fox Carolina
- Plane crash blocks all lanes on I-26W near Asheville WSPA 7News
- 'Mayday, mayday': Crashed airplane shuts down interstate near Asheville, 2 people on board WRAL News
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