World · 8 September 2026

Search for four people begins after plane crashes near Andros Island

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Authorities are searching for four people after a plane was reported to have crashed approximately 15 miles from Andros Island in the Bahamas. The Royal Bahamian Defence Force asked the US Coast Guard for help around 2pm local time on Wednesday. The plane was heading to Miami Executive Airport from Great Harbour Cay when it vanished from radar.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 September 2026 at 4:07

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