Private jet carrying 8 people crashes in Bangor, Maine: FAA

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A private jet carrying eight people crashed as it was taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The agency confirmed that it was a Bombardier Challenger 600 that was involved in the crash, which occurred around 7:45 p.m. local time.

As of now, the identities and conditions of the passengers have not been released. Both the FAA and the NTSB are currently investigating the cause of the crash to determine what went wrong.

The crash comes at a time when a major winter storm is wreaking havoc across a wide swath of the country, including the Northeast. More than 11,000 flights have been canceled within, into, or out of the U.S. on Sunday due to the inclement weather conditions.

This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Please stay tuned for the latest updates on this tragic incident.