Plane crashes Friday in Claxton community of Anderson County

A plane reportedly crashed in the Claxton community of Anderson County late Friday afternoon.

The Anderson County Sheriff's Office responded Friday to a 5:12 p.m. call saying plane parts had fallen into the yards of residences in the Tillery Road area of Claxton, according to a sheriff's office news release. It was also reported that callers heard a crash. Parts of the plane, along with luggage, were also found in the Ashley Lane area.

After a search the plane was found near Gadsontown Lane, the release stated. The Federal Aviation Administration will be in charge of the investigation.

People are asked to avoid the area as rescue operations are still underway.

Personnel from the Anderson County Emergency Management Agency, the Claxton Volunteer Fire Department, Anderson County Rescue Squad, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol helicopter helped in the search.

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