At least 2 dead after plane that traveled from Ohio crashes on Florida highway

NAPLES, Fla. — At least two people are dead after a jet leaving Ohio crashed on a Florida interstate Friday, according to our CBS affiliate WINK.

The FAA confirmed that five people were on board the Bombardier Challenger 600 jet when it crashed on I-75 near Naples, Florida at around 3:15 p.m.

FAA Statement on Bombardier Challenger 600 jet crash on Highway I-75 near Naples, Florida.

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Tracking the jet’s tail number, N823KD, the flight appeared to have been headed to the Naples Airport from Ohio State, according to FlightAware and WINK.

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According to WINK, Florida Highway Patrol said the jet collided with a vehicle while making an emergency landing.

The jet was then scheduled to fly into Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.

Photos from the scene show a fiery crash with dark plumes of smoke in the air.

>> PHOTOS: At least 2 dead after plane that traveled from Ohio crashes on Florida highway

Air Traffic Control chatter indicates the jet’s two engines failed before the crash, WINK reported.

The FAA said I-75 will be closed for at least 24 hours.

A spokesperson from Ohio State said the plane is not affiliated with the university.

We will update this story if we receive new information.

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