Plane makes emergency landing on Gainesville road, minor injuries

Small plane hits multiple cars in Gainesville emergency landing

A single-engine plane made an emergency landing on a busy Gainesville roadway Monday afternoon, striking vehicles and shutting down a major intersection. The aircraft touched down at the intersection of Browns Bridge Road and Pearl Nix Parkway, according to the Gainesville Police Department. FOX 5’s Tanya Mendoza reports that while the plane collided with multiple cars, only minor injuries have been reported. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area as investigators work to determine the cause of the emergency landing.

GAINESVILLE, Ga. - A single-engine plane reportedly made an emergency landing on a road in Gainesville around 12:10 p.m. Monday, according to police.

What we know:

The plane hit several vehicles and minor injuries have been reported. The emergency landing took place near Browns Bridge Road and Pearl Nix Parkway. Road closures are currently in effect.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Hawker Beachcraft BE-36, produced in 2010, experienced engine trouble, which forced the emergency landing. The plane is registered to Airmart Inc. located in Lexington, Kentucky, according to FAA's registry. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.