ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — Two people have been injured after a plane crashed Thursday afternoon at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport.

Authorities said South Avenue, from Airport Road to Sixth Avenue, is closed and that drivers should avoid the area.

Pasco County Fire Rescue and Zephyrhills Police Department are on the scene. The FAA and NTSB have been requested to respond as well. 

The two injured were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

(Zephyrhills Police Department Photo)

The single-engine Cessna was registered in Lakeland.

This is a breaking news story and we’ll provide updates as they come in.

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