Jet with eight aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, closing Bangor airport

January 25 (UPI) — A jet carrying eight people crashed in Maine Sunday evening, prompting authorities to close the main runway of Bangor International Airport.

Bangor International Airport said: “An incident that occurred at the airport is being investigated.” A statement on Sunday nightWe urge the public to avoid the travel center at this time.

“First responders are on scene and assessing the situation.”

The Federal Aviation Administration said the Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed while taking off from the airport around 7:45 p.m. Sunday. a statement.

While the FAA stated that the information is preliminary and may change, the condition of the eight people on the ship is not yet known.

The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board launched an investigation.

Maine and much of the Eastern United States were under a winter storm warning when the accident occurred. Sunday evening National Weather Service in question Heavy snowfall was expected, with up to 16 inches expected, with locally higher totals possible for the coast. The warning will be valid until Tuesday.

“A winter storm warning for snow means that severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely hazardous,” he said.

This is an evolving story.