Three people died Saturday after a small plane crashed into a home in Lyon Township, Mich., authorities report.
According to a statement issued by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the three deceased are believed to have been the occupants of the plane — two passengers and a pilot.
**Update to Lyon Twp. Plane Crash**
We have confirmed there are three fatalities at the scene believed to be the occupants and pilot of the plane.
— Mike Bouchard (@MikeJBouchard) January 2, 2021
The Lyon Township home became fully engulfed in flames after the crash occurred, however the home’s five residents were safely evacuated. The family cat, however, did not survive the incident, according to CNN affiliate WDIV.
“I’ve got two siblings who are under 2 years old, and they were upstairs sleeping; they were taking naps … You worry like could this happen to us, because these plane fly low over here all the time,” said Chase Southwick, according to CNN.
Updated 10:50 p.m.
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