Fresno: Two people were killed and two others critically injured after a small plane crashed near Sierra Sky Park Airport in northwest Fresno, California, on Saturday afternoon, according to the Fresno Fire Department.
The aircraft crashed near the airport on Blythe Avenue. The two injured victims were rushed to a hospital in critical condition, while authorities launched an investigation to determine the cause and circumstances of the crash.
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Multiple agencies, including the Fresno Fire Department, Fresno Police Department, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, North Central Fire Department and PG&E, responded to the scene and assisted with emergency operations.
The crash also briefly disrupted electricity for nearby residents, according to PG&E’s outage map. Power was later restored.
Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi described the incident as a “rare and tragic situation” in northwest Fresno. He expressed concern for the survivors and said his office would reach out to support the affected family during their recovery.
Karbassi also thanked first responders and City Manager Georgeanne White for their efforts at the crash site, adding that the community should pray for the family affected by the tragedy.
Authorities have not yet released further details about the aircraft or the identities of those involved. The investigation remains underway.
