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SOUTHPORT, N.C. — A pilot was taken to the hospital after a small plane crashed near Oak Island Sunday morning, firefighters said.
It happened some time before 8:30 a.m. at Faith Boulevard and Long Beach Road in Southport.
According to the fire department, it was a single-engine plane that crashed. The pilot self-ejected and was taken to the hospital. There’s no word on their condition.
The plane blocked the entrance of Faith Boulevard, delaying traffic. It’s unclear when the area will reopen.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol and the FAA are investigating what led up to the crash.
No further information was released.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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