WATCH: People rush to try to help plane crash victims on Texas highway

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Laredo, Texas
Loop 20 highway
Incident type
Crash, Aircraft, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A business jet crashed onto Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, shortly after 10 p.m. on Tuesday night and caught fire. The aircraft was nearly sheared in half and tipped on its side near the Texas‐Mexico border. One person died; no ground injuries were reported immediately, though five officers suffered smoke inhalation. Passengers attempted to escape while bystanders used tools and water to fight the blaze.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

WATCH: People rush to try to help plane crash victims on Texas highway

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