Six people, including a child, have been killed in a small plane crash in rural Wisconsin. The aircraft went down in Dellona, roughly 125 miles outside of Milwaukee, at around 9.30pm CDT on Tuesday (3.30am BST on Wednesday).
All six occupants found deceased
Five adults and one child were on board the plane, which was flying a return trip from Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Menomonie, Wisconsin, officials said. The Sauk County Sheriff's Office confirmed: "As a result of the search, all six occupants of the aircraft were located deceased on scene."
Aircraft identified as Piper PA-46
The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane was a Piper PA-46. Emergency crews swarmed the scene following the crash.
This is a breaking news story and further details are expected to emerge as the investigation continues.
