This afternoon, a small plane sank beneath the waters of Indian River in Melbourne Beach, stirring both concern and action within the local community. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office confirmed the incident, pinpointing the occurrence near the 3000 block of River Villa Way, directly adjacent to the Beachwood condos.
As details trickle in, reports have surfaced of individuals observed abandoning the submerged aircraft. A spokesperson for the sheriff's office relayed to ClickOrlando that, "Some persons were seen by witnesses exiting the plane after it went into the water."
According to WFTV, "Deputies say witnesses report that people are now outside of the plane." As of yet, no information regarding injuries has been released to the public. The story remains in flux, with local authorities and news outlets scrambling to provide updates as they emerge.
