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Small plane crashes in Burlington County

A small plane crash-landed Wednesday evening in a cranberry bog in Pemberton Township, Burlington County. The plane, described as a cropduster, crashed about 6:45 p.m. along Sheep Pen Hill Road near Magnolia Road.

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A small plane crash-landed Wednesday evening in a cranberry bog in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, authorities said.

The plane, described as a crop duster, crashed about 6:45 p.m. along Sheep Pen Hill Road near Magnolia Road.

The pilot suffered minor injuries but refused medical treatment, authorities said.

Firefighters responded to the crash as a hazardous-materials incident because about 60 gallons of fuel spilled into the water.