WATCH: People rush to try to help plane crash victims on Texas highway
Summary
Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A business jet with six people on board crashed on Loop 20 highway near the Texas-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, shortly after 10 p.m. on Tuesday night, killing one person. The Cessna Citation Latitude twin jet was nearly sheared in half, tipped on its side, and caught fire after striking a light post and highway barrier. Drivers rushed to help, using a sledgehammer and shovel to break the cockpit window, and three people who appeared to be teenagers and someone who appeared to be a pilot escaped the burning aircraft. Five officers were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, and the cause of the crash was unclear, though the Laredo International Airport director cited mechanical failure.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| remaining plane occupants | Unknown | Injured |
Original reporting
WATCH: People rush to try to help plane crash victims on Texas highway