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Small Plane Crash on I-75 in Collier County – 2 Dead
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Small Plane Crash on I-75 in Collier County – 2 Dead

A tragic incident occurred on Interstate 75 in Collier County, Florida, when a small twin-engine plane crashed into the highway, resulting in the loss of two lives. The crash, which occurred on Friday afternoon, sent shockwaves through the community and prompted investigations by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). At approximately 3:15 p.m., a Bombardier Challenger 600, a small twin-engine jet, crashed into Interstate 75 in Collier County, Florida. The crash occurred in the southbound lanes near mile marker 107, close to the Pine Ridge Road exit in Naples. The impact of the collision caused a massive fire, engulfing both the plane and a nearby vehicle. Plumes of thick black smoke billowed into...