Small plane crashes near Boca Raton Airport in South Florida; no word yet on survivors | Watch

A small plane crashed on Friday morning near Boca Raton Airport in South Florida, triggering a large emergency response and road closures near a major interstate and railroad tracks, according to local authorities, AP reported.

Several roads near the Boca Raton Airport are currently closed, the Boca Raton Police Department confirmed in a post on social media. The crash occurred close to Interstate 95, a major highway running through the region.

Plume of smoke, flames visible

Local media outlets reported that the aircraft caught fire on impact, producing a large plume of smoke visible from a distance. Firefighters were seen at the scene working to extinguish the blaze.

Video footage and photos shared online showed thick black smoke rising from the wreckage. Emergency vehicles surrounded the crash site as crews attempted to contain the situation.

Unclear how many were on board

As of now, it remains unclear how many people were on the plane or if there were any survivors. Authorities have not released any information about potential injuries or fatalities.

Investigation underway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are expected to investigate the crash. Further details regarding the aircraft type, flight path, and cause of the crash have not yet been disclosed.

This is a developing story and will be updated.