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1 killed when small plane crashes on Texas highway. People leave vehicles to try to help

A passenger, top, jumps out of a plane after it crashed on a highway as other people help Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Laredo, Texas. (Zayra Garza via AP) 2026-06-17T04:05:51Z A business jet with six people on board crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, and caught fire Tuesday nig.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated crime & justice brief. The source report from AP says: A passenger, top, jumps out of a plane after it crashed on a highway as other people help Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Laredo, Texas. (Zayra Garza via AP) 2026-06-17T04:05:51Z A business jet with six people on board crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, and caught fire Tuesday nig.

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  • Primary source: AP
  • Published: Jun 17, 2026, 2:53 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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