A plane crash in Northwest Fresno killed two children and left two others critically injured around 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5.
Agencies from across the county responded to the scene to battle the fire sparked by the crash and search for survivors.
“First responders located two people who were transported to the hospital in critical condition,” Josh Sellers, the public information officer for the Fresno Fire Department, said. “Unfortunately, there’s two other individuals who were located inside the plane. They’ve been pronounced deceased.”
According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, authorities later identified the two individuals as children and confirmed they died as a result of the crash.
A plane crash killed two children and left two people critically injured, in Northwest Fresno, around 1:50 pm.
Another two people were taken to Community Regional Medical Center with critical injuries.
A plane crash killed two children and left two people critically injured, in Northwest Fresno, around 1:50 pm.
Surrounding neighbors captured video showing the aftermath of the crash.
“Heard a big thump outside, a big noise,” Todd Armas, a neighbor, said. “Just came out here and immediately smelled smoke, looked out that direction, saw a lot of just dark smoke flying out from everywhere.”
Fresno City Council Member Mike Karbassi also took to social media to acknowledge the tragedy.
“This is a rare and tragic situation in northwest Fresno, my immediate concern is for the survivors of this heart wrenching situation,” Karbassi said. “At the appropriate time, my office with reach out and ensure they have what they need as they recover.”
Fresno City Council Member Mike Karbassi took to social media to acknowledge the tragedy.
The crash occurred near Sierra Sky Park, close to W Spruce Ave and N Blythe Ave.
This is not the first time a plane has crashed in the area.
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In 2016, two people tragically lost their lives when a small plane crashed near Sierra Sky Park.
William Huene, 47, and Chase Splan, 32, were killed in the crash.
The sheriff’s office said Huene was the pilot.
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