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Small plane crashes outside Bakersfield, emergency response clears scene

Emergency crews including engines, ambulances, hazmat team and helicopter responded to the scene around 6:45 a.m. near Round Mountain Road and Eastmont Road
Crews respond to plane crash northeast of Bakersfield Thursday morning
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A small aircraft crashed early Thursday morning just outside the Bakersfield city limits, prompting a significant emergency response from local authorities.

The incident occurred near Round Mountain Road and Eastmont Road, with multiple emergency units responding to the scene around 6:45 a.m.

According to dispatch records, the response included engines, ambulances, a hazmat team, and even a helicopter. Emergency crews cleared the scene just after 9 a.m.

The FAA is currently investigating the incident. Officials have not yet released information about the type of aircraft involved or whether anyone was injured in the crash.

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