A plane crash on Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, resulted in two fatalities, according to local authorities. The incident occurred as the aircraft struck the highway, with a video of the aftermath shared on social media.
State police confirmed that both victims were aboard the plane, while a third individual on the ground was injured and transported to St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. The severity of the injuries remains undisclosed. No further details about the identities of the deceased or the crash’s circumstances have been released, as investigations continue.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is examining the cause of the accident. The aircraft involved, a Socata TBM-700, had departed from New Bedford Regional Airport. Authorities noted that the pilot did not file a flight plan with the airport, raising questions about the operation.
Weather conditions in the area included heavy rain and winds up to 40 mph due to an ongoing nor’easter. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected to lead the investigation, though officials stated they could not comment due to a government shutdown.
No information about survivors or passengers has been disclosed pending notification of next of kin. The highway’s reopening timeline remains unclear.