18 Dec 2024 | 06:40 PM UTC
Argentina: Emergency crews responding to crash of small plane in San Fernando, Buenos Aires Province, Dec. 18
Emergency crews responding to crash of small plane in San Fernando, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, Dec. 18; two people dead.
Emergency crews are responding to a crash involving a small plane near San Fernando Airport (SADF) in San Fernando, Buenos Aires Province, Dec. 18. The two people on board the aircraft were reportedly traveling to SADF from Punta del Este, Uruguay, and lost control while attempting to land. The plane crashed into a residential area at the intersection of Jose Terry and Charlin and caught fire, killing the two people on board and injuring an unspecified number of others. The crash also damaged several houses in the area, and authorities evacuated residents in the vicinity of the crash site.
Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business will likely affect the vicinity of the crash site over the coming hours. Authorities will probably close some local roads to traffic to facilitate the emergency response. Flight disruptions may affect SADF over the short term.
Avoid the scene of the crash until emergency personnel conclude their work at the site and vacate the area. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and any disruptions. Allow extra time for travel in San Fernando. Reconfirm flight plans if planning to travel via SADF. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
