On Sunday evening, a private plane crashed at Bangor International Airport in Maine, with eight people on board, according to information from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), reports Kazinform.
According to CBS, the condition of the passengers is currently unknown.
Representatives of Bangor International Airport reported that emergency services continue to work at the scene, and they are expected to be actively engaged in cleanup efforts for several more hours. An emergency operations center has also been established.
As a result of the incident, the airport has temporarily suspended operations.
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 crash has not been determined. The incident occurred against the backdrop of a severe snowstorm affecting the northeast of the country. In this region, temperatures are significantly below zero, and light snowfall creates extremely poor visibility. A winter storm warning was in effect in Bangor on Sunday.
