WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – Four people were critically injured in a plane crash in Dutchess County Friday. Those flyers have now been identified as relatives of a New York congressman.
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney tweeted Saturday afternoon that the four people on board the small plane were part of his extended family.
READ MORE: NYPD: 2 Gunmen Wanted After 10 Shot In Front Of Queens Business; 'A Brazen, Coordinated Attack'Yesterday, members of our extended family were critically injured in a small plane crash. Thankful to the 1st responders & the medical teams working to treat our family’s injuries. Randy & I ask that you keep them in your prayers this weekend. https://t.co/mx1lWkf0uS
— Sean Patrick Maloney (@RepSeanMaloney) July 20, 2019
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The aircraft went down in a wooded area in Wappingers Falls. The plane was traveling from Ohio to Rhode Island when it reported a “low fuel emergency” and crashed about a mile away from the Hudson Valley Regional Airport.
Rescue crews managed to get everyone out and to nearby hospitals.
MORE NEWS: NYC Homecoming Week Concerts Set To Go On Sale MondayRep. Maloney also thanked first responders and asked the public to keep his family members in their prayers.
