Crash Causes Closure Of Bradley International Airport

Connecticut authorities have confirmed a crash of a vintage B-17 World War 2 aircraft. WFSB TV in Hartford has reported there are 6 injured in the incident and the airport remains closed at this time. Bradley International Airport Tweeted this earlier today.

"We can confirm that there was an accident involving a Collings Foundation World War II aircraft this morning at Bradley Airport. We have an active fire and rescue operation underway. The airport is closed. We will issue further updates as information becomes available."

Bradley airport hosted a Vintage Aircraft show this past weekend and.

Gov. Lamont is also on scene and a press conference is forthcoming.

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Submitted by New Fairfield, CT

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