PHOTOS: Fort Worth Fire Department confirms there has been a plane crash near Hicks Airfield, just off of Business 287 in Tarrant County.
The crash happened in the 12700 block of N. Saginaw Blvd., near Avondale around 1:30 p.m. Multiple semi-trucks were on fire at the time of the crash, but it is not known how many. Two individuals were pronounced deceased on scene.
The plane was said to be a King Air Twin Engine Aircraft that had departed Alliance Airport. There were at least ten tractor trailers that were damaged by the crash after catching fire, which also sparked grass fires that were all contained. The fire was brought under control in 35 minutes at 2:11 P.M.
10 FWFD firetrucks were dispatched alongside 14 support vehicles and three ambulances to the location. After the fire was brought under control, FWFD transferred command of the incident to Tarrant County Fire.
The FAA is on the scene and the NTSB is on scene to assist in the investigation.
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