R.I. couple killed, driver on the ground injured when plane crashes onto highway in Dartmouth

Plane Crash on Massachusetts Highway

A small airplane crashed onto Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, during Monday morning rush hour, killing two people from Rhode Island on board.

The crash occurred as a nor'easter was bringing rain and strong winds to the area. Despite the severity of the crash, no motorists on the highway were seriously injured, according to New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell.

A woman whose car was struck by debris was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, state police reported.

A torrent of black smoke could be seen billowing above I-195 from the plane's fuselage, which was resting on its side.

Author's summary: Plane crash on highway kills two.

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