Small plane makes emergency landing on Gainesville roadway

A single-engine airplane was forced to make an emergency landing on Browns Bridge Rd. in Gainesville Monday. (Gainesville Police Department)

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A single-engine airplane made an emergency landing on a busy Gainesville roadway Monday, striking multiple vehicles and forcing the closure of an intersection, police said.

According to the Gainesville Police Department, the crash occurred at Browns Bridge Road and Pearl Nix Parkway, where the aircraft came down in the roadway and collided with several cars. Minor injuries were reported.

Police shut down the intersection following the crash and warned motorists to expect extended traffic delays while emergency crews responded and investigators worked the scene.

Further details about the cause of the emergency landing were not immediately available. Gainesville Police said updates would be provided as the investigation continues. This is a developing story. Now Georgia will provide further details once they become available.