Plane Crashes at Pomona Dragstrip During NHRA Finals, Injuring Three People

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A single-engine plane crashed during the NHRA drag racing finals at the Pomona Dragstrip on Sunday, injuring at least three people.

  • The plane hit two vehicles on its way down.
  • Authorities are investigating the incident.

Pictures from the scene show severe damage to a white truck and the wrecked plane.
Racing resumed at 1 p.m. local time.

This unfortunate incident disrupted the NHRA finals but thankfully, no fatalities were reported. The focus now turns to investigating the crash and ensuring the safety of future events.

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