Drivers are to avoid Stevenson, Alderfer, Benefield and Yukon at this time.
ODESSA, Texas — Two people were confirmed dead after a small aircraft crashed into a heavy residential area in North Odessa Tuesday morning.
Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis stated in a press conference that the crash happened around 7 a.m.
Along with the two deaths, there was one reported injury. That person is under hospital care.
Odessa Fire Rescue dispatched multiple units to the 6800 block of Alderfer Avenue in response to the incident. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy smoke and flames engulfing several mobile homes and shop buildings.
There is significant damage to power lines and a businesses on Yukon, including Dewey Breakfast Shop.
At one point, Oncor reported less than 400 structures are without power within the area.
Ector County Youth Center, which is located half a mile from the crash site, reported partial power Tuesday …