Several injured after Tennessee skydiving plane crashes near airport: authorities
TULLAHOMA, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities are on the scene of a plane crash in Tullahoma, Tennessee, that has left multiple people injured.
According to the Coffee County Sheriff's Department, the Sunday crash was reported near the Tullahoma Regional Airport and Old Shelbyville Highway, about 75 miles southeast of Nashville.
The Tullahoma Police Department reported that the plane involved, a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, appears to be a skydiving plane. It's unclear if those on board were skydivers.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol said it is believed 16 to 20 people were on board, while the Federal Aviation Administration told ABC News that preliminary information pointed to 20 people being on board the plane.
Several injured individuals have been transported to hospitals by medical helicopter, and others are receiving treatment at the scene.
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security told ABC News only two people on board the plane were seriously injured, adding that there are no known fatalities at this time.
According to the FAA, the plane crashed around 12:45 p.m., shortly after taking off from Tullahoma Regional Airport.
THP has asked residents to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to work.
No additional information was immediately released, but Nexstar's WKRN has a crew on scene gathering more details.