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Plane Crash Near Boca Raton Airport Leaves At Least Three Dead

The crash, which occurred shortly after 10 a.m., involved a fiery collision with a car and caused major road closures as authorities investigate.

Authorities are present at the scene as the small plane crashed near a major highway in South Florida.
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Overview

  • A small plane crashed short of the Boca Raton Airport runway, colliding with a car and pushing it onto nearby railroad tracks.
  • Initial reports indicate at least three fatalities, though the exact number and identities of victims remain unconfirmed.
  • The plane erupted into flames, producing large smoke plumes visible from Interstate 95, which were later extinguished by fire crews.
  • Military Trail and the Interstate 95 overpass at Glades Road remain closed to traffic as emergency services secure the area.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the crash, with further updates expected as details emerge.