Tragic Plane Crash in Leyden Leaves Multiple Dead

LEYDEN - A small plane crash in Leyden, Massachusetts claimed the lives of multiple individuals on Sunday. The crash occurred on the border of Greenfield and Leyden, in the Leyden Wildlife Management Area.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the aircraft involved in the crash was a twin-engine Beechcraft Baron 55. The details surrounding the incident remain unclear, as the plane crashed under unknown circumstances.

The Northwestern District Attorney's office confirmed that there were three people on board, but did not provide a specific number of fatalities. The identities of the victims have also not been disclosed.

In response to the crash, both the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FAA have initiated investigations. An investigator from the NTSB is scheduled to arrive at the scene tomorrow to begin the process of examining the wreckage and documenting the scene. The aircraft will later be transported to a secure facility for further evaluation.

Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or possesses surveillance video footage of the incident to come forward and contact the NTSB at witness@ntsb.gov.

As this tragic incident unfolds, the community of Leyden and its surrounding areas are left mourning the loss of life due to this devastating plane crash. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.