One confirmed dead after plane crash on Loop 20 in Laredo
Laredo Morning Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A privately owned aircraft carrying six people crashed on Loop 20 near the City Hall Annex in Laredo, resulting in one fatality; the identity of the deceased has not been released pending next of kin notification.
- The crash occurred shortly before 10 p.m. after airport tower personnel reported mechanical problems and lost communication with the plane; part of the aircraft struck a vehicle, whose occupants survived and were hospitalized.
- Five Laredo Police Department officers were treated for smoke inhalation after assisting survivors at the scene, and several Good Samaritans also aided in rescue efforts.
- Loop 20 was closed near Saunders Street and Clark Boulevard for extensive investigation and evidence recovery, with the closure expected to last into Wednesday afternoon.
- The aircraft’s origin, destination, make, and model remain unknown as authorities, including the FBI and National Transportation Safety Board, continue their investigation.
