(UPDATE, 9:15 p.m.) The two occupants of a plane that crashed near Townsend are in critical condition.
Broadwater County Sheriff Wynn Meehan reported the passengers sustained life-threatening injuries.
The plane crashed into a creek bank about two miles south of Townsend between the Missouri River and Highway 287, according to Meehan.
Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene after 6 p.m.
At the time, both occupants in the plane were conscious and speaking to authorities. They were taken to the hospital by helicopter.
Meehan said earlier he was waiting for the Federal Aviation Administration before taking further action.
NorthWestern Energy also reported an outage in the area affecting about 135 customers.
The names of those involved have not yet been released.
We will update you with any new information.
(1st Report, 7:05 p.m.) Broadwater County Sheriff Wynn Meehan said a small plane crashed into a creek bank about two miles south of Townsend between the Missouri River and Highway 287.
Sheriff’s deputies arrived shortly after 6 p.m.
Two occupants were in the plane and both were conscious and speaking to authorities. Meehan said they sustained serious injuries, but they are not life-threatening.
The occupants were taken by medical helicopter.
Meehan is waiting for the Federal Aviation Administration before taking further action.
NorthWestern Energy has reported a confirmed outage in the area affecting about 135 customers.
We will update you with any new information.
