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| Commercial plane 'down on the river' in Jacksonville, Fl - mayor | Commercial plane 'down on the river' in Jacksonville, Fl - mayor |
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| A commercial jet, reportedly carrying over 130 people, is in St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. The city's mayor confirmed the incident. | A commercial jet, reportedly carrying over 130 people, is in St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. The city's mayor confirmed the incident. |
| The plane, a Boeing 737, reportedly skidded off the runway and into the river after landing at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville. The flight originated in Cuba. According to local media, it was carrying 136 passengers and 7 crew members. The plane was not submerged, and there were no fatalities. | |
| Fire and Rescue services are on the scene, working to control jet fuel escaping into the water. All passengers have been accounted for, according to Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry. | Fire and Rescue services are on the scene, working to control jet fuel escaping into the water. All passengers have been accounted for, according to Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry. |
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