News 'Multiple injuries' after plane crashes near Pennsylvania retirement community as 'mass casualty incident' declared

George Bunn

Guest Reporter
A "mass casualty incident" has been declared after a small plane crashed near a Pennsylvania retirement community.

Emergency services, including several ambulances, are at the scene of the incident in Manheim Township.



The plane is believed to be a six seater Beechcraft which was en route to Springfield, Ohio.

It has crashed into a residential area, with images showing some houses alight as a result of the crash.


\u200bFootage posted on X showed the aftermath of the crash


Democrat Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro wrote on X: "Our team is on the ground assisting local first responders following the small private plane crash near Lancaster Airport in Manheim Township.

"All Commonwealth resources are available as the response continues, and more information will be provided as it becomes available."

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