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3 injured in small plane crash near Miami

Posted at 4:46 PM, Dec 01, 2015
and last updated 2015-12-01 16:46:37-05

OPA-LOCKA, Fla. (AP) -- A small plane with three people and a dog aboard crashed Tuesday shortly after takeoff from a South Florida airport.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said in a statement Tuesday that all three people were taken to local hospitals for treatment. There was no immediate word on the extent of their injuries.

Fire Rescue also said a dog was also on board with the passengers. The animal was treated at the scene by fire rescue teams.

The plane crashed between a canal and railroad tracks near Opa-Locka Executive Airport just north of Miami.

Television news footage showed the plane lying on its back in a grassy area. It appeared to be largely intact and was not on fire.