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The FAA says a Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed near Cresthaven in Palm Beach County after departing Austin, Texas, for the Bahamas.
A Learjet crash near Cresthaven in a residential area left nine people on board, according to the FAA.
The aircraft had departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was en route to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas when it crashed around 12:50 p.m., the FAA said.
Video from the scene showed flames, thick black smoke, and debris across the roadway, as Palm Beach County Fire Rescue described the incident as an extended response and closed Military Trail between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North.
The FAA noted that the information released so far is preliminary and subject to change, and said the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash, with the NTSB leading the investigation and providing updates.
WPTV reported that crews are at the scene and will provide live updates on the investigation during the 6 p.m. newscast, while drivers were advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.