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Small plane crashes near I-85 entrance ramp in Opelika Tuesday night

OPELIKA, Ala. (EETV)- A small plane crashed near the Marvyn Parkway entrance ramp to Interstate 85 late Tuesday night.

Police and fire officials say that a single engine private plane had crashed into the edge of the woods, just off the entrance ramp. The plane was occupied by three people.

One of the plane's occupants received minor injuries and was eventually transported to the East Alabama Medical Center for treatment.

The cause of the crash is under investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB) were notified and will be sending representatives to investigate the crash fully.