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Drivers stopped to help survivors of the fiery plane crash that killed Joshua Baer
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- A business jet crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, after reporting mechanical problems and requesting an emergency landing; the plane broke in half and caught fire, resulting in one fatality and several survivors.
- Motorists and police officers on the scene acted quickly to assist passengers trapped inside the burning aircraft, using tools to try to break cockpit windows despite the windows' bulletproof design.
- The deceased was identified as Joshua Baer, a prominent figure in Texas' technology sector; three teenage passengers, two pilots, and a truck driver struck by the plane survived.
- Firefighters eventually rescued the remaining occupants and a dog suffering from smoke inhalation, with all survivors treated and released from the hospital.
- Officials praised the bravery of first responders and civilians, calling the outcome a miracle that prevented a mass casualty event, while investigators continue to examine the crash for causes.
