Five fatalities reported following small plane crash on Tennessee highway

A tragic plane crash in Nashville claimed the lives of five passengers on Monday evening. The single-engine aircraft crashed on Interstate 40 after the pilot reported engine failure and attempted an emergency landing. Fortunately, no drivers on the highway were injured in the incident. The Nashville Fire Department responded to the crash, successfully extinguishing the subsequent fire. Authorities have closed the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 for investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board. Witnesses described the plane as being in distress before it crashed, narrowly avoiding buildings in the area. The crash was described as catastrophic, with no survivors. The pilot had reported being unable to reach the airport for the emergency landing. The tragic event has shocked the community and left many questions unanswered about the cause of the crash. Stay updated on the investigation into the incident by following updates from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.

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