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Was there a plane crash in Lake Worth, Texas?

POLICE are currently investigating the cause of a military plane crash that happened around 11am on September 19, 2021.

The flight had originated from Corpus Christi International Airport before crashing in Lake Worth, Texas.

Getty ImagesA military plane crash was confirmed by the Lake Worth police department[/caption]

Was there a plane crash in Lake Worth, Texas?

The Lake Worth police department first confirmed the crash in a tweet.

“PLANE CRASH – 2000 Blk Tejas Military aircraft down in residential area. Emergency services on scene. Media staging area: 3805 Adam Grubb St, Lake Worth, TX 76135,” the department said.

The U.S. Navy later identified the plane as a T-45C Goshawk jet trainer that was conducting a routine training flight.

A cause for the crash is still unknown.

Did anyone die during the Lake Worth plane crash?

So far, there have been no reported deaths resulting from the crash, just property damage.

The two pilots of the plane were able to ejected themselves before the crash and were transported to a local hospital for evaluation and are in stable condition.

The police department issued an update saying that “2-6 homes [were] damaged,” between the 4000 blocks of Tejas and Dakota.

The Red Cross was also on scene to help those who were displaced as a result of the crash.


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