UPDATE - Oct 22, 12:40 a.m.:
All westbound lanes of Interstate 80 between the Patrick and Tracy-Clark exits have reopened after a crane was used to remove a plane from the roadway Thursday morning.
Nevada Department of Transportation cameras showed the crashed aircraft had been removed and traffic was moving again. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
The FAA has released a short statement:
"A Super Seawind crashed on Interstate 80 near Clark, Nevada, around 7:50 a.m. local time on Thursday, Oct. 22. Only the pilot was on board. The FAA will investigate."
ORIGINAL STORY - Oct 22, 08:32 a.m.:
A plane is on the roadway along westbound Interstate 80 between the Patrick and Tracy-Clark exits, forcing the closure of all westbound lanes Thursday morning as emergency crews head to the scene.
The Nevada Department of Transportation reported the closure began at 7:58 a.m. on Oct. 22. Traffic cameras show a plane on the westbound side of the highway, but it is not yet clear whether the aircraft crashed or landed on the roadway.
All westbound lanes are blocked, and drivers are being urged to use alternate routes or prepare for severe delays.
Emergency crews are en route, and a news crew is also heading to the scene. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
