1 killed in small plane crash in Virginia

LOUDOUN, Va. (WWBT) - One person is dead following a small plane crash in Loudoun County.

According to NBC Washington, Loudoun County Fire Department is responding to the scene in the 37000 block of Charles Town Pike.

The Loudoun County Sheriff says Virginia State Police is investigating the plane crash that involves a small, private aircraft.

Update: As of 4:30 PM, Route 9 remains closed in both directions west of Harpers Ferry Road as Virginia State Police investigates a plane crash involving a a small, private aircraft.

Traffic is being diverted onto Harpers Ferry Road at Route 9.
— Loudoun County Sheriff (@LoudounSheriff) March 4, 2021