A plane crash on Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, resulted in two fatalities and left one person injured on the ground, according to local authorities. The incident occurred as the aircraft, identified as a Socata TBM-700, crashed onto the highway amid ongoing weather challenges in the region.
Massachusetts State Police confirmed that the two individuals killed were aboard the plane, while a third person on the ground was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford with undisclosed injuries. No further details about the victims’ identities or the crash’s circumstances have been released, as authorities await notification of next of kin.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the cause of the accident. Preliminary reports indicate the plane may have been attempting to land at New Bedford Regional Airport but did not file a flight plan or provide passenger details. A video shared on social media captured the wreckage engulfed in flames on the highway, with a damaged vehicle also visible in the median, though its involvement remains unclear.
The National Weather Service reported heavy rain and winds of 30 to 40 mph in the area at the time of the crash, part of a broader nor’easter affecting Massachusetts. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected to lead the investigation, though officials cited a government shutdown as a barrier to immediate responses to media inquiries.
The roadway remained closed for traffic as authorities worked to clear the scene. No survivors were reported on the plane, and the full scope of the incident remains under review.
