2 Killed In Plane Crash On I-195 Median In Dartmouth

DARTMOUTH, MA — Two people were killed in a plane crash on the Interstate 195 median in Dartmouth Monday morning, police said.

The two killed were aboard the plane when it crashed about 8 a.m., police said. A person on the ground was injured and transported to St. Luke's Hospital in North Dartmouth,the Massachusetts state police said in a media release.

"Preliminary information indicates the plane may have been attempting to land at New Bedford Regional Airport, though it does not appear that the pilot provided the Airport with a flight plan or the number of souls aboard the aircraft," the release said.

"Troopers assigned to the Bristol County State Police Detective Unit, Crime Scene Services Section, and Field Services responded to the scene along with New Bedford and Fall River Police, Fire, and EMS," according to the release.

The interstate remained closed hours after the crash. Shortly before 4 p.m. reopen all lanes except the left-most eastbound lane were opened to traffic.

"Troopers will remain at the site overnight to ensure the integrity of the scene until Federal Investigators arrive to conduct their investigation tomorrow. Motorists should take care when navigating around the crash site," the release said.

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