Harrison. NY — One person was killed Thursday night when a small plane crashed along Interstate-684 in Westchester County, New York.
New York State Police said two people were on board the plane in the town of Harrison around 7:00 p.m. local time. The plane fell into a deep ditch that separates the north and south lanes of the highway.
The name of the victim was not released and the condition of the other person on the plane was not immediately provided. No one on the ground was injured.
CBS News New York
According to FlightAware, the pilot took off from Linden Airport in New Jersey and was diverted to the Westchester County Airport, located about 1.5 miles from where it crashed.
FlightAware lists the owner of the aircraft as Altisky Leasing One LLC, Smyrna, Tennessee.
New York State Police said the highway was closed northbound at Exit 2, and southbound at Exit 3, adding that local detours were in place. Drivers were urged to avoid the area.
New York Gov. Cathy Hochol said in a statement that the crash also caused an aviation gas leak, which the state Department of Environmental Protection is working to contain and clean up.
“My heart goes out to the loved ones of those on board during this tragic incident, and I pray for a safe recovery for the injured,” he added.
