As per reports, San Luis Obispo County Airport (SLO) in California has closed and emergency crews are responding after a single-engine plane crashed on the runway on Friday (23 May).

Several firefighters and emergency service officials were at the scene after the accident. According to authorities, firefighters worked to mitigate the impact of approximately 90 gallons of fuel from the single-engine aircraft.

• An airport official stated that the pilot and copilot walked away from the scene safely and declined medical aid. No injuries have been reported so far.
• Arriving flights are being diverted and departing flights have been grounded until the scene is secured, the San Luis Obispo County Airport stated.