MONROE, Wis. (WKOW) -- The Green County Sheriff's Office says two people were killed when a plane crashed in a gravel quarry near the Monroe Municipal Airport.

Crews were called to the scene on State Hwy 59 at 5:14 p.m. Monday in the Town of Sylvester.

A deputy arrived on scene and reported a large fire with construction equipment on fire in the quarry along with a large debris field from the aircraft.

Emergency personnel located two people deceased on scene. At this time their identities are unknown.

The NTSB and FAA are investigating the aircraft crash.

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