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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.
Smoke billows from the scene of a multi-plane crash in Arizona.
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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.