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2 Hurt In Small Plane Crash Near Agua Dulce

CANYON COUNTRY (CBSLA.com) — Two people were injured in a plane crash Friday in the Agua Dulce area, authorities said.

Los Angeles County Fire Department crews responded to a report of a possible plane crash around 2:15 p.m. near Sierra Highway and Shady Lane Road, according to officials.

The FAA's Ian Gregor said a single-engine Cessna 152 reportedly clipped power lines and crashed in the desert.

KNX 1070's Margaret Carrero reports it was unclear where the couple was headed when their plane hit a power line near Agua Dulce Airpark.

2 Hurt In Small Plane Crash Near Agua Dulce

"When we arrived, we found two patients inside the plane," said LA County Fire Inspector Keith Mora. "Both appeared to be trauma patients."

The male and female victims were being airlifted to a nearby hospital, KCAL9's Stu Mandel reported.

The FAA and NTSB are both investigating the accident.

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