Two planes collided in midair over a Florida lake Tuesday, killing at least one person, prompting search and rescue efforts.
The collision occurred above Lake Hartridge in Winter Haven around 2 p.m., near Winter Haven Regional Airport, FOX Orlando reported. Authorities confirmed one person was killed.
"One plane you may see out there is partially submerged, and the other plane in completely submerged," Polk County Sheriff's Office Chief of Staff Steve Lester said during a news conference.
Emergency responders with several local agencies responded to the lake. Authorities have not said how many people were on board both aircraft or whether anyone was injured or killed.
Search and rescue operations were ongoing. One plane was submerged under 21-feet of water, authorities said.
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spokesperson toft Fox News Digital that the type of aircraft involved has not been confirmed as well as how many people were on board.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which will investigate the incident along with the FAA.
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