Transportationscore 92·2 metrosupdated 2h ago

South Texas motorists use sledgehammers, shovels to rescue survivors of fiery plane crash

A twin-engine business jet carrying six people crashed onto a major Laredo highway and erupted in flames Tuesday night, killing one person and sparking a frantic rescue effort as passing motorists rushed toward the burning wreckage to pull survivors to safety.

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