AKRON, Ohio — First responders are on scene after a small plane crashed in Akron's Ellet neighborhood Monday evening.
According to officials, the aircraft went down just after 7 p.m. in a parking lot on the 2800 block of Wedgewood Drive, not far from Hyre Community Learning Center. Two people—a male pilot and a female passenger—have been taken to the hospital in serious condition.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says it is suspected the plane ran out of fuel. However, the crash is still under investigation.
This is a developing story and 3News has reporters in the area. Please stay tuned for updates as they become available.
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