One Person Reported Dead in East Hartford Plane Crash: UPDATED

UPDATE, 5:45 P.M.

WFSB-TV reported one person was killed in the crash.

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EAST HARTFORD, CT — An airplane has crashed in East Hartford, according to NBC Connecticut.

East Hartford police told the station the crash happened on Brewer Street at Main Street, just off Route 2 near Pratt & Whitney.

NBC Connecticut said it was told by the East Hartford fire chief that two people were in the plane, and the pilot had been taken to a hospital.

Pratt & Whitney officials issued this statement to the media:

“We are aware of the incident that occurred this afternoon on Main Street. Our thoughts are with the people affected. It does not appear at this time that any Pratt & Whitney employees or contractors were involved. Additionally, there is no impact to our operation here in East Hartford other than restricted traffic flow to the facility’s main entrance on Main Street. We stand ready to assist local officials as needed. Additional queries should be directed to the appropriate local officials.”

State police said on Twitter that Route 2 west is closed at Exit 5A in East Hartford.

At 4:15 p.m., Eversource reported 521 customers without power in East Hartford.

Goodwin College announced cancellation of all classes Tuesday.

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