A devastating plane crash has claimed the lives of 16 people and injured 12 others, as American Airlines Flight 723 carrying the Marquette Golden Eagles men’s basketball team crashed into the Windsor Court Apartments.
The tragic incident occurred as the team was returning from a game. Eyewitnesses describe the scene as “absolute chaos” with debris scattered everywhere and multiple apartments damaged.
“It’s a dark day for Marquette University and the entire college basketball community,” said a spokesperson for the university. “Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the victims.”
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
The Marquette Golden Eagles men’s basketball team was a beloved institution in Milwaukee, and the loss of so many young lives has sent shockwaves throughout the community.
As the investigation continues, the university and the community come together to mourn the loss of the victims and support the families affected by this tragedy.
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