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2 injured in small plane crash near John Wayne Airport

2 injured after small plane crashes at John Wayne Airport
2 injured after small plane crashes at John Wayne Airport 01:02

Authorities said a small plane has crashed near John Wayne Airport, injuring the pilot and a passenger. 

The plane crashed on the northeastern part of a field at around 10:30 a.m., according to the Orange County Fire Authority, prompting one of the patients to be extricated. 

Both patients were taken to the hospital in unknown condition. 

The crash was not impacting other operations at the airport, authorities said. 

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