A small plane crash at Cross Keys Airport in New Jersey has triggered a mass casualty incident, prompting an immediate response from multiple agencies. The crash occurred on Wednesday afternoon when a Cessna 208B was departing the airport around 5:30 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The aircraft was carrying 15 passengers, and preliminary reports indicate that five individuals sustained injuries.
A spokesperson for Gloucester County Emergency Management confirmed that the incident has been classified as a mass casualty event, with multiple agencies, including first responders and medical teams, mobilized to the scene. Wendy Marano, a spokesperson for Cooper University Hospital in Camden, noted that five injured individuals are expected to be transported to the facility for treatment. The hospital is now preparing for potential additional patients as the situation unfolds.
While the exact cause of the crash is still under investigation, officials have emphasized the need for caution and the importance of avoiding the area around the airport. The Cross Keys Airport, which primarily serves private passenger planes, has not yet commented on the incident. Fox News Digital has reached out to the FAA for further details on the investigation and the circumstances leading to the accident.