One dead after a private jet crashes on Texas Highway

A Private Jet carrying six people crashed onto a highway in Laredo, Texas, late on Tuesday night, leaving one person dead and triggering a dramatic rescue operation.

The plane caught fire after crashing on Loop 20 near the Texas-Mexico border, causing chaos as motorists stopped their vehicles and rushed to help those trapped inside.

Videos from the scene showed rescuers and bystanders attempting to break the aircraft’s cockpit window using tools such as a sledgehammer and shovel to free passengers.

Witnesses reported seeing people trapped inside the burning plane as emergency crews worked to rescue survivors. The aircraft was left severely damaged and partially split apart after the impact.

Authorities confirmed that six people were on board the plane and that one person was killed. Several others were injured and received medical attention.

No injuries were immediately reported among people travelling on the highway.

Preliminary reports suggest the aircraft may have experienced a mechanical issue before the crash, though the exact cause remains under investigation by aviation authorities.