One person is dead and another is hurt after a small plane crashed in a Florida ranch.
The pilot was trying to save himself when the plane crashed in Palm City earlier today, local police revealed.
As emergency personnel respond to the incident site off SW 48th Terrace, nearby roads have been restricted.
According to The Mirror, the cause of the crash, the state of the injured, and the identity of the pilot are all unknown at this time.
Pictures taken at the scene show the wreck of the plane covered in ashes, with thick smoke rising from the wreck.
Firefighters were called to the scene to put out the fire after the plane ‘exploded into a fireball’.
The plane is almost unrecognisable as it has shattered into multiple pieces.
A statement from the Martin County sheriff’s office shared on social media said: ‘We and Martin County Fire and Rescue are on scene of a small plane crash inside a private ranch.
‘One person is confirmed to be deceased, a bystander who attempted to help the trapped pilot did sustain injuries.
‘Roads near the scene have been temporarily blocked off so first responders can access the scene.’
Locals and neighbours responded to the incident, with Richard South sharing: ‘We’re at the house next door. Thank you to all of the emergency services who were there within minutes.’
Murphy Bridget commented: ‘We live a couple roads away and saw the wreckage. So sad! Prayers to all!’