Several dead after plane crash near Falcon Field in Mesa

MESA, AZ – Mesa officials say five people have died after a plane crash near Falcon Field on Tuesday afternoon in Mesa.

Police say the crash happened near Greenfield and McKellips roads. Aerial footage showed the plane being shot at and at least one damaged vehicle involved.

One lane will be open on the westbound and eastbound lanes of McKellips Raod from 10 p.m. Officials are advising motorists to avoid the area.

Greenfield Road is closed northbound at Brown and southbound at McDowell Road.

ABC15 viewer Terri Fairfield was hiking in Usery Mountain Regional Park when she saw the smoke minutes after the crash.

It is not known what led to the crash.

The victims have not been identified.

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