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Two dead in midair crash involving two planes at Arizona regional airport

The collision occurred Wednesday morning at Marana Regional Airport just outside of Tucson.
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At least two people are confirmed dead following a midair multi-plane collision at an airport in Arizona.

Authorities said the Wednesday morning crash involved two separate aircraft at Marana Regional Airport — about 20 miles northwest of Tucson.

Two people were reportedly on board each plane and helicopter footage showed one of the aircraft — a Cessna 172 — intact.

Two planes involved in crash at Marana Regional Airport

Viewer-submitted photos showed smoke in the direction of the airport. It's worth noting that Marana Regional Airport does not have a control tower, meaning it is uncontrolled airspace.

Officials said the airport has been closed and an investigation into the incident is underway.

The Scripps News Group has a crew on scene working to learn more about the nature of the crash. Check back here for updates.

This story was originally published by the Scripps News Group.