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Search Under Way After Light Plane Crash
Rescuers face rough seas while searching for occupants after a light plane crashed into the ocean near a popular sightseeing spot, officials said.
- On Friday, police received witness reports at about 4.30pm local time that a light plane crashed into Long Bay, off Goolwa South, South Australia.
- With investigations still under way, officials note the type of aircraft is unknown and the number of occupants remains unclear.
- Emergency services deployed included Water Police, Sea Rescue and three Country Fire Service vehicles near the Murray Mouth.
- A police helicopter is searching the water while rough seas have made launching rescue boats almost impossible, complicating efforts after witnesses saw the aircraft go down.
- Near Goolwa and Hindmarsh Island, the location is a popular sightseeing spot with an airstrip and private runways, and major local outlets such as 7NEWS are reporting the incident.
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Total News Sources13
Leaning Left3Leaning Right5Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Right
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Right
46% Right
L 27%
C 27%
R 46%
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