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Plane crashes in New York state Plane crashes in New York state
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A 50-seater commercial plane has crashed into a house in Buffalo, New York State, officials have said. A 50-seater passenger plane has crashed into a house in Buffalo, New York State, officials have said.
Police official John Manthey told the Associated Press news agency that the plane hit a house at 2220 (0320GMT). The house was engulfed in flames.Police official John Manthey told the Associated Press news agency that the plane hit a house at 2220 (0320GMT). The house was engulfed in flames.
CNN cited aviation officials saying 48 people were on board the Newark to Buffalo flight. It was not immediately clear if there were casualties.CNN cited aviation officials saying 48 people were on board the Newark to Buffalo flight. It was not immediately clear if there were casualties.
Two people with minor injuries not on plane were taken to hospital, CNN said. Two people not on the plane suffered minor injuries, CNN said.
Continental Connections flight 3407 had reportedly been delayed, and was approaching the airport in Buffalo two hours later than scheduled. Continental Express flight 3407 had reportedly been delayed, and was approaching the airport in Buffalo two hours later than scheduled.
It came down about five miles (8km) from the airport.
Twelve houses near the crash site were evacuated, because of concerns about the fuel left on the crashed plane.