A plane crash along a roadway in Nashville, Tennessee, has left five people dead.

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department stated in a post on social media platform X that "5 people on board the plane died in the crash."

PHOTO | COURTESY rescue workers

It also shared a photo of the crumpled wreckage of the single-engine plane.

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According to the Nashville Fire Department, there was a "heavy fire" when responders got on the scene.

According to US media reports, Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron stated that the jet experienced engine and power failure around 7:40 p.m. (0140 GMT Tuesday).

PHOTO | COURTESY highway

It was cleared for an emergency landing at Nashville's John C. Tune Airport, but it crashed just a few kilometers from there.

He stated that the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the disaster.