New York, July 3 . A small aircraft reportedly crashed near the Cross Keys Airport in Williamstown, New Jersey, injuring at least five people, said local officials.
The incident occurred on Wednesday around 5:30 p.m. local time (2130 GMT). All five injured individuals were transported to the Cooper University Hospital situated near Camden. Local authorities described the crash as a “mass casualty incident” that prompted a large emergency response.
The cause of the crash is being invested. US aviation authorities are expected to examine the scene to determine what led to the incident.
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