A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on a soccer field in Southern California, striking a pedestrian during landing, local officials are reporting.

The incident took place about 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, on 6300 block of Carson in Heartwell Park , the Long Beach Fire Department reported.

The site is about 9 miles northeast of downtown Long Beach.

It was not immediately known whether anyone died, but two people – a pilot and pedestrian – were taken to hospitals.

According to the fire department, arriving crews found a small aircraft on its belly with broken landing gears. The plane’s fuselage, the agency reported, was intact. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

Long Beach Police also responded to the scene to assist.

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