On Sunday evening, a private plane with eight passengers on board crashed at Bangor International Airport in Maine. This was reported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States, as conveyed by Kazinform.
The condition of the people on board is not yet known, CBS reports.
Emergency services continue to work at the scene, and it is expected that they will be actively engaged for several hours before further information is available, as stated in the official airport statement. A crisis management center has also been established.
After the incident, the airport was closed to passengers.
The investigation into the cause of the crash will be conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in conjunction with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
At this time, the cause of the accident remains unknown. The incident occurred against the backdrop of a severe snowstorm affecting the northeast of the country. Low temperatures have been recorded in Maine, and light snowfall is creating poor visibility. A winter storm warning was issued for Bangor on Sunday.
