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GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a small plane crashed into trees near a central Pennsylvania airport, but there was no immediate word about any injuries.

Emergency dispatchers in Adams County said the crash near the Gettysburg airport was reported just before 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

Several fire departments and emergency responder units were sent to the scene, where the plane could be seen lodged in branches.

WGAL-TV reported that the pilot was trapped in the trees above the ground for almost three hours. There was no immediate word on whether that person or anyone else was injured.