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Commercial plane 'down on the river' in Jacksonville, Fl - mayor
Published time: 4 May, 2019 02:48 Edited time: 4 May, 2019 02:56
A commercial jet, reportedly carrying over 130 people, is in St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. The city's mayor confirmed the incident.
We have a commercial plane down on the river. I’ve been briefed by our Fire and Rescue. They are on the scene. While they work please pray.
— Lenny Curry (@lennycurry) May 4, 2019
The aircraft is believed to be a 727 or 737 Boeing.
Fire and Rescue services are on the scene, working to control jet fuel escaping into the water. All passengers have been accounted for, according to Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry.
4. All alive and accounted for. Our Fire and Rescue teams are family to all. @JFRDJAX@jaff122
— Lenny Curry (@lennycurry) May 4, 2019
One account of the crash describes the plane landing on the runway and skidding off into the river.
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