R.I. couple killed, driver on the ground injured when plane crashes onto highway in Dartmouth

Plane Crash on Highway in Dartmouth

A small airplane crashed onto a major Massachusetts highway during Monday morning rush hour, killing two people from Rhode Island on board.

The crash occurred as a nor'easter was affecting the area with rain and strong winds. Despite the severity of the incident, no motorists on Interstate 195 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 stated by state police. Videos from the scene show black smoke billowing from the plane's fuselage, which was resting on its side, with rubble scattered across a grassy median and nearby forest.

A woman whose car was struck was taken to a hospital for the treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Author's summary: Plane crash on highway kills two.

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