Several people have been rushed to hospital after a skydiving plane crashed in Tennessee.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol said that there was between 16 to 20 people on board the aircraft when it crashed in Tullahoma on Sunday afternoon.
Images taken at the scene show the aircraft on the ground with a snapped wing, others show the nose crumpled with debris strewn around it.
Four of those onboard had to be taken to hospital, two of them with critical injuries according to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
A spokesperson for the City told CNN said that nobody died in the crash, adding: ‘The scene is being secured by local authorities while FAA officials are en route to continue the investigation.’
News Channel 5 said that the plane had clipped trees near Tullahoma Regional Airport when it crashed.
The highway patrol said: ‘Tennessee Highway Patrol State Troopers are assisting Tullahoma first responders after a reported plane crash on Old Shelbyville Road.
Four of those onboard had to be taken to hospital, two of them with critical injuries
The plane is believed to be used for skydiving
The Tennessee Highway Patrol said that there was between 16 to 20 people on board the aircraft when it crashed in Tullahoma on Sunday afternoon
‘Early information suggests there were approximately 16 to 20 people on board.
‘Several have been flown by medical helicopter to surrounding hospitals, and others are being evaluated on scene.
‘This remains an active and developing situation. Tullahoma first responders and Coffee County EMS are leading response efforts.
‘Please avoid the area to allow emergency crews room to operate safely. They will share more updates as information becomes publicly available.’
Law enforcement officials told CNN that they believe the aircraft is used as a skydiving plane.
This is a breaking news story.
