Planes collide on Diamond Point air strip

Two airplanes collided on the Diamond Point air strip east  of Sequim about 4:15 this afternoon, causing fuel to leak on the runway.

 

One airplane was taking off when it collided with a plane that was landing, according to dispatchers.

 

Both planes sustained light damage but the three people involved were not injured, dispatchers said.

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At least 20 gallons of fuel was leaking from one of the planes at 4:24 p.m., according to initial reports.

Emergency crews are responding to the scene.

 

No further information was immediately available.