Another 3 killed in US plane crash

Three people were killed and another person was hospitalized after a small airplane crashed onto the Tri-Rail tracks near I-95 in Boca Raton of the United States on Friday, authorities said, CBS News reports.

Around 10:20 a.m., a Cessna 310 carrying three people departed the Boca Raton Airport and was bound for Tallahassee International Airport before it crashed, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

Michael LaSalle, the assistant chief of the Boca Raton Fire Department, confirmed that all three on board were killed in the crash. Meanwhile, another person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after possibly driving through the fireball from the crash.

The FAA said it and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

In a statement released after the crash, Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life, offered condolences to the victims’ families, and praised the swift response of first responders and partnering agencies.

“Our hearts are heavy today with this tragic loss of life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and all affected. As every day, we are grateful for the swift action of our Boca Raton Fire Rescue Department and Boca Raton Police Department,” Singer said. “We are grateful for their continued work and our partnerships with other public safety agencies who have also responded. Our community is caring, strong, and resilient, and we will be there to help all affected.”

Earlier, a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday, killing all six people onboard, including the pilot and a family of Spanish tourists with three children.