June 9 (UPI) -- Multiple people were injured in a skydiving plane crash in Tennessee on Sunday.
The plane was carrying 20 people and crashed at around 12:45 p.m on Old Shelbyville Road. Authorities arrived on scene quickly and transferred at least six people to hospitals while the others were taken care of by emergency services on scene.
City Administrator Jason Quick addressed the crash in an evening press conference.
The plane had "experienced an unknown issue that resulted in an impact on trees and terrain," Quick explained.
Happening Now: Coffee County - THP troopers are assisting @TullahomaPD at the scene of a plane crash on Old Shelbyville Road. Initial reports suggest 16-20 people were on board. Some have been airlifted to nearby hospitals. This is an active scene. Locals officials will update. pic.twitter.com/fAeAa72Wxc— Tennessee Highway Patrol (@TNHighwayPatrol) June 8, 2025
