Small plane lands on I-355 in New Lenox 5-13-21
Excerpts from ab7chicago.com:
A section of I-355 was temporarily closed on Thursday morning after a small plane made an unexpected emergency landing on the tollway near New Lenox. The incident caused significant traffic disruption and drew the attention of local authorities.
Illinois State Police were called to the scene after a white Beechcraft aircraft landed in the southbound lanes of I-355 due to unspecified mechanical problems. According to reports, the pilot and three young women—aged 15, 20, and 21—were on board. All four individuals are from Wilmington, Illinois.
Emergency crews arrived quickly at the scene and transported three of the passengers to Silver Cross Hospital for medical evaluation. They are currently receiving treatment for back injuries and other minor concerns. The pilot is reported to be in stable condition.
The incident has raised questions about aviation safety and the risks involved in emergency landings on major highways. Local officials have not yet released details about the cause of the mechanical failure, but investigations are ongoing.
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