A small plane has crashed in a San Diego neighbourhood in the early hours of Thursday morning, triggering a significant emergency response.

Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene in the Murphy Canyon neighbourhood near Tierrasanta.

San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Assistant Chief Dan Eddy indicated that the Cessna was likely en route to Montgomery Field when it crashed for reasons that remain unknown.Emergency services were alerted to the crash just before 3.50am.

The crash set multiple cars and homes ablaze, with authorities reporting "a direct hit to multiple homes" in the neighbourhood. The severity of the situation prompted an evacuation of part of the area due to fuel concerns.

Emergency services rushed to the scene to locate any survivors{ai:summary}A small plane crashed in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood of San Diego early Thursday morning, prompting a major emergency response. The Cessna was reportedly headed to Montgomery Field when it went down, igniting several cars and homes.Emergency services received the alert just before 3:50 AM, and part of the area was evacuated due to fuel concerns following the crash. The cause of the incident is still under investigation. #society

Horror as plane erupts in flames after crashing into residential neighbourhood as crews rush to locate survivors

Loading...