Plane Crash in New Smyrna Beach Leaves Pilot Critically Injured

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – One person was hospitalized after a single-engine plane crashed in New Smyrna Beach on Wednesday, according to local fire officials.

The New Smyrna Beach Fire Department said crews were called to the scene following reports of the aircraft crash.

According to the department, firefighters freed the pilot from the wreckage and began providing emergency treatment at the scene.

Officials said the pilot was later classified as a trauma alert and flown to a hospital for further care.

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Authorities have not released additional details, including what caused the plane to crash.