2 killed in plane crash in Marlin, Texas, DPS says

MARLIN, Texas (KTRK) -- Two people dead after a Cessna TU206 crashed Tuesday afternoon in Marlin, Texas.

It's unclear if anyone else was on board the aircraft.

The aircraft departed the Houston Executive Airport at about 10:40 a.m., according to the airport director.

DPS said troopers are assisting the FAA and NTSB to secure the scene, as they continue investigating.

We will continue to update as more information becomes available.

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