A small airplane crashed onto Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, during Monday morning rush hour, killing two people from Rhode Island on board.
The crash occurred as a nor'easter was bringing rain and strong winds to the area. Despite the severity of the incident, no motorists on the highway were seriously injured, according to New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell.
A woman whose car was struck by debris was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, as reported by state police. Videos from the scene show a large amount of black smoke billowing from the plane's fuselage, which was resting on its side, with rubble scattered across the grassy median and nearby forest.
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Mayor Jon Mitchell said in a statement on Facebook, miraculously, no motorists were seriously injured in the crash.
Author's summary: Plane crash kills two on highway.