Two people have died and one person on the ground was injured Monday when a small plane crashed along a major highway in southeastern Massachusetts , authorities said.

At around 8:15 a.m. local time, a single-engine airplane crashed on the median of Interstate 195 in Dartmouth amid rain and strong winds.

The plane caught fire on the ground, according to a statement from Massachusetts State Police, adding it was not aware of any survivors on the aircraft. It also said the aircraft may have been attempting to land at New Bedford Regional Airport.

However, officials said it does not appear that the pilot provided the airport with a flight plan or passenger details.

The person who was injured on the ground was taken to a local hospital, state police said.

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