Passengers are rushed to hospital after plane crash in Tennessee
Several people have been taken to hospital after a plane used for skydiving crashed in Tennessee.
The Federal Aviation Administration said 20 people were aboard the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter when it crashed in Tullahoma, on Sunday afternoon.
According to the FAA, the aircraft crashed shortly after take off from Tullahoma Regional Airport.
Four of those onboard were taken to the hospital, two of them with critical injuries according to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
The City of Tullahoma said in a statement that nobody died in the crash.
News Channel 5 said that the plane clipped trees near the airport when it crashed.
The highway patrol said: 'Tennessee Highway Patrol State Troopers are assisting Tullahoma first responders after a reported plane crash on Old Shelbyville Road.
'Early information suggests there were approximately 16 to 20 people on board.
'Several have been flown by medical helicopter to surrounding hospitals, and others are being evaluated on scene.
'This remains an active and developing situation. Tullahoma first responders and Coffee County EMS are leading response efforts.
'Please avoid the area to allow emergency crews room to operate safely. They will share more updates as information becomes publicly available.'
Law enforcement officials told CNN that they believe the aircraft is used as a skydiving plane.
The City of Tullahoma said: 'At approximately 12.15p on Sunday, June 8th, a plane crash occurred at Tullahoma Regional Airport.
'There were no casualties, and reported injuries are being treated. The scene is being secured by local authorities while FAA officials are en route to continue the investigation.'
In a statement, the FAA said: 'A de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter crashed shortly after departing Tullahoma Regional Airport in Tennessee around 12.45 pm local time on Sunday, June 8. Twenty people were on board. The FAA is investigating.'
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