Wattsville, Virginia – Authorities were responding to a reported plane crash in Virginia Wednesday evening.
According to WVEC, citing a U.S. Coast Guard spokesperson, the Military aircraft went down off the Wildcat Marsh near Chincoteague, Virginia.
The aircraft is believed to be an Osprey military plane. The exact time of the crash wasn’t immediately known. It was also unclear how many people were on-board the aircraft.
A lifeboat and helicopter were deployed to assist with search efforts, WVEC reported.
#BREAKING: The Coast Guard confirms they are assisting in emergency response, following a plane crash near Wallops. An official tells @13NewsNow it’s an Osprey military aircraft.
No official word yet on # on board/injuries. Stay with us for updates as we learn them. pic.twitter.com/UxXd7jlw9v
— Angelique Arintok 13News Now (@13AArintok) March 31, 2022
This is a developing story.