A small aircraft crashed onto a highway near the city of Brescia in northern Italy on [Tuesday/Today], leaving two people dead, authorities confirmed.
The crash occurred in the Lombardy region, and local emergency services quickly responded to the scene. Italian media report that the plane burst into flames upon impact, but no motorists were injured.
The two fatalities were believed to be the pilot and a passenger. No details have been released regarding their identities.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Italian aviation authorities.
