A small plane crashed into a Florida neighborhood while reportedly en route to bring aid to Hurricane Melissa victims in Jamaica.
According to police in Coral Springs, Florida, authorities responded to a plane crash Monday at 10:19 AM. Police reported the scene was still active going into the afternoon … but no homes sustained major damage. There were no known casualties immediately reported.
WATCH: Small plane carrying hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica crashes into small lake at Coral Springs, Florida neighborhood Monday morning. No word on casualties. pic.twitter.com/iV2RG53RlQ
In video captured of the incident, you can see the moment the aircraft crashes into a small lake, sending water and debris flying onto neighboring properties.
Local news station WPLG-TV reports the crash happened in the gated Windsor Bay neighborhood north of Miami, and resulted in a damaged fence.
Nicknamed “The Storm of the Century,” Melissa more than earned the moniker, pushing winds up to 185 MPH in the Caribbean. Officials declared the entire island nation a disaster area as the extent of the damage was catastrophic.
