UPDATE: Two people dead in Dartmouth highway plane crash, one injured on ground
DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WLNE) — Two people on board a small plane that crashed on the median of I-195 in Dartmouth Monday morning have died, and one person on the ground sustained injuries, according to Massachusetts State Police.
The identities of the victims have not yet been disclosed by state police, pending next-of-kin notifications.
The person who was injured on the ground was transported in a passenger car to Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford.
The extent of this victim’s injuries are unknown, according to state police.
Video from Matthew Neto
The crash occurred at approximately 8:15 a.m. near the Reed Road exit, resulting in a fire, according to state police, and the highway is closed in both directions.
Officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are likely to assume primary responsibility for the investigation into the crash.
No cause for the crash has been released at this time.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the plane might have been attempting to land at New Bedford Regional Airport.
Video from David Curran
There is no indication that the pilot provided the airport with a flight plan.
Massachusetts state troopers responded to the scene along with New Bedford and Fall River police and EMS personnel.
This is a developing story, stay with ABC6 for further updates.
In #Dartmouth, I-195 westbound is closed at exit 19 due to plane crash. Left lane closure also in place on I-195 eastbound.
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) October 13, 2025
