FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – The pilot of a small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on I-75 near Weston.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office said the plane came down near mile marker 26, it then pulled onto the median.
READ MORE: Exclusive CBS4 News Interview: New Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Dr. Jose Dotres On Challenges Ahead#BSFR and #BSO are operating at the scene of an aircraft which made an emergency landing in the roadway at I75 at MM26 near #Weston. Travelers should remain clear of the area. pic.twitter.com/wHDd55YPZu
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) February 3, 2021
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue said there were two men on board, neither was injured.
The pilot told officials he had to land due to a fuel leak.
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The Cessna 210J is registered to David Olin of Jupiter, according to the FAA.
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