In a tragic incident, a small plane crashed on Saturday morning, claiming the lives of two individuals, in Afton, Minnesota. The Washington County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the crash occurred shortly before 9:45 a.m. near the 15000 block of Afton Hills Boulevard South.

Neighbors in the vicinity reported hearing what sounded like a small explosion and promptly alerted emergency services through multiple 911 calls. First responders swiftly arrived at the scene, where they discovered a small aircraft engulfed in flames. The plane had crashed in the yard of a residence, close to an attached garage.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has identified the model of the plane as a Global GC1. Authorities from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the NTSB have begun their investigations into the crash to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding the incident.

As the investigation is ongoing, WCCO News will actively provide updates on this developing story. Readers are advised to check back for more information as it becomes available from the authorities.

Our thoughts go out to the families and loved ones of the victims during this difficult time.