2 dead after plane crashes onto highway near Naples, Florida, and bursts into flames

Two passengers died when a small aircraft crashed onto a South Florida freeway Friday afternoon, the Collier County Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned. Three folks have been in a position to exit the aircraft, mentioned Robin King, a spokesperson for the Naples Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration mentioned there have been 5 passengers aboard the flight.

The FAA confirmed {that a} Bombardier Challenger 600 carrying 5 folks crashed on the freeway close to town of Naples at about 3:15 p.m. 

Video footage taken by a witness exhibits the plane burst into flames and a plume of smoke.  

“Had a aircraft simply land RIGHT in entrance of us on I-75,” the witness mentioned after posting the video on social media. 

Southbound lanes on Interstate 75 have been closed at mile marker 111, and northbound lanes are closed on the 105-mile markers, the sheriff’s workplace mentioned. The division helps with visitors and closures.

The FAA and Nationwide Transportation Security Board will examine, the FAA mentioned.

Kathryn Krupnik contributed reporting. It is a creating story. Please examine again for updates.