A small plane crashed near Cross Keys Airport in Monroe Township, New Jersey, on Wednesday, prompting a major emergency response. Gloucester County Emergency Management described it as a “mass casualty incident,” with multiple agencies assisting at the scene.
The airport mainly handles private passenger aircraft. Fox News reported that details about how many people were on board have not yet been released. Authorities have not confirmed any injuries or fatalities so far.
Photos from the scene showed a heavy emergency presence, and officials urged the public to “avoid the area” as investigations continue.
The cause of the crash is still unknown, and federal authorities may join the investigation.
