BREAKING: One dead after plane crashes into motorway in North Brabant

An investigation is underway

A pilot has lost his life after a plane he was flying crashed into the A58 motorway in North Brabant.

According to Omroep Brabant, at around 12:30 PM, the plane burst into flames after crashing into a motorway between Breda and Roosendaal.

While debris did damage one car, no one else was killed or injured.

May have been a pilot in training

The man was flying a small aircraft and is reported to have been the only person onboard the plane.

According to Omroep Brabant, a logo for a flight school could be seen among the debris.

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Before becoming the Senior Editor of DutchReview, Sarah was a fresh-faced international looking to learn more about the Netherlands. Since moving here in 2017, Sarah has added a BA in English and Philosophy (Hons.), an MA in Literature (Hons.), and over three years of writing experience at DutchReview to her skillset. When Sarah isn't acting as a safety threat to herself and others (cycling), you can find her trying to sound witty while writing about some of the stickier topics such as mortgages and Dutch law.

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