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Watch: Shocking video captures deadly plane crash on Italian freeway
A chilling moment was caught on camera Tuesday when a small aircraft crashed nose-first onto a highway in Brescia, northern Italy, erupting into a massive fireball. The Italian-made Freccia RG plane was seen performing aerial maneuvers before it suddenly dived toward the ground, slammed into the road, and exploded on impact.
Both people onboard were killed in the crash. Authorities identified the victims as 75-year-old pilot Sergio Ravaglia, a resident of Milan, and his passenger, 60-year-old Ann Maria De Stefano. Their identities were confirmed by local news outlet
Giornale di Brescia
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Emergency responders rushed to the scene but found the aircraft completely engulfed in flames, leaving behind only smoldering wreckage. Fortunately, no motorists were injured despite the crash occurring on a busy freeway.
The crash, captured in a now-viral video, is under investigation. Experts will examine the plane's wreckage, flight history, and pilot background, as well as weather conditions at the time. Early footage showing erratic maneuvers followed by a steep nosedive could point to possible mechanical failure or human error, though the exact cause remains unclear.
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Authorities have launched a full inquiry to determine what led to the fatal incident and to prevent such tragedies in the future.
