Three individuals lost their lives following a plane that made a crash landing in a river in Nebraska.
Throughout the night, emergency teams were observed making efforts to locate any potential survivors. Distressing pictures depict the doomed remains being recovered from the water.
The aircraft was flying over the Platte River when it descended into the water, located to the south of Fremont at approximately 8:15 pm on Friday evening.
Sgt. Brie Frank of the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office confirmed three bodies were recovered along with the small plane.
Investigations are ongoing into the deadly smash with officials yet to confirm the identities of those killed.
The cause of the crash is also yet to be revealed.
The sheriff’s office said the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will now oversee the investigation.
