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Plane crash on Texas highway kills 1, sparks rescue

17 June 2026 09:14

A business jet crashed on a Texas highway, killing one person and prompting a dramatic rescue by bystanders. - The Cessna Citation Latitude crashed on Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, on Tuesday night.

- Bystanders used a sledgehammer and shovel to try to free passengers from the burning plane. - Five police officers were hospitalized for smoke inhalation; no ground injuries were reported.

- The crash is the third major aviation accident in as many days. The cause is under investigation.

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