Continental Flight 3407 Crashes In Clarence…
Tags: Beverly Eckert, Buffalo, Chris Lee, Clarence, commuter plane, tragic accident
Still processing all the information… but a commuter plane, reportedly Continental flight #3407 crashed into a house in Clarence, NY. The plane was carrying 48 passengers, and came from Newark, NJ and was heading to Buffalo.
Buffalo Pundit is out of town, but is watching on CNN…
The area around the crash has been sealed off…
UPDATE: Brief statment from Rep. Chris Lee, who represents the district and lives in Clarence:
“We are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic accident that occurred last night in Clarence. Our focus right now is supporting the first responders on the ground, who have done heroic work in ensuring the health and safety of people in the area. My website is continually providing residents and concerned citizens with updated information, as well as the opportunity to leave messages for the families of the victims, first responders, and the members of the community.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families at this difficult hour.”
Chris Lee’s congressional website has updated information and resources…
UPDATE: Prominent 9/11 widow Beverly Eckert was on board the plane…
Beverly Eckert, the widow of Sean Rooney, a Buffalo native who had been killed in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, had been headed to Buffalo for a weekend that was to include a commemoration of her late husband’s 58th birthday.
The weekend was also to include awarding of the Sean Rooney Scholarship at Canisius High School.
Matt Margolis is co-author (with Mark Noonan) of Caucus of Corruption: The Truth About The New Democratic Majority. He also blogs at Blogs For Victory. Follow Matt on Twitter.