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Theresa Schneider photo

Theresa Schneider photo

Theresa Schneider photo

A small plane has crashed into a wooded patch alongside Airport Road north of Manteo on Roanoke Island Sunday afternoon, June 30.

It was reported that there were only minor injuries – cuts and scrapes – among the four occupants of the plane, one pilot and three passengers.

Responders to the scene included Roanoke Island Volunteer Fire Department, Dare County EMS and Dare County Sheriff’s Department. Both lanes of Airport Road are blocked with first responders and related equipment.

We will report more as more information is available.

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