Police and fire rescue crews are responding to a small plane crash in the Westshore area of Tampa.
Tampa Police said the crash happened at North Ward Street and West Laurel Street, which is near Tampa International Airport and several hotels.
@TampaPD @FlyTPA and TFR will brief the media at 2:45 pm. Media stage on the NW corner of N Ward and W Grace.
— Tampa Fire Rescue (@TampaFireRescue) December 18, 2020
Tampa Fire Rescue said three people were on board the small piper aircraft and have been taken to the hospital as trauma alerts. Tampa Police previously said one person had minor injuries.
No one on the ground was injured.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area while crews investigate.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
On scene of small plane crash at corner of Nassau and Ward. Three patients transported as trauma alerts. More details to follow. No injuries on the ground. pic.twitter.com/LseOEdBYKU
— Tampa Fire Rescue (@TampaFireRescue) December 18, 2020
🚨🚨Tampa Police & @TampaFireRescue are working a small plane crash at N Ward St & W Laurel St.
One subject on the plane is reported to have minor injuries. Details are still developing.
🚧Avoid the area to allow for the investigation.— TampaPD (@TampaPD) December 18, 2020