JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. – An airplane crashed on Interstate 64 in Mount Vernon on Friday morning.
Illinois State Police responded to the crash around 8:20 a.m. on westbound I-64, near mile marker 80.
ISP reports that the aircraft went through mechanical issues and was forced to land on I-64. Upon landing, the plane struck a guardrail.
At this time, no injuries have been reported. The type of plane is currently unknown as well.
This is a developing story; Fox 2 will provide more information once it comes into the newsroom.
