Jan. 25 (UPI) -- A jet with eight people aboard crashed Sunday evening in Maine, prompting officials to close the Bangor International Airport's main runway.
"An incident at the airport is under investigation," Bangor International Airport said in a statement Sunday night, urging the public to avoid the travel hub at this time.
"First responders are on scene and assessing the situation."
The Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed at about 7:45 p.m. EST Sunday as it was taking off from the airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.
The condition of the eight people on board was not yet known, with the FAA stating its information was preliminary and subject to change.
