Planes damaged at Baton Rouge Airport during overnight storm
BATON ROUGE - Damage caused by severe weather early Thursday morning extended to the Baton Rouge Airport as well, causing significant damage to multiple aircraft.
According to the National Weather Service, multiple single-engine planes were damaged at the BTR hangars Thursday. One of the aircraft was reportedly tossed into the air and traveled about 1,000 feet.
Officials said that plane was a total loss. It's unclear if the other damaged aircraft can be salvaged.
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Other damages were reported across the East Baton Rouge area in the early morning hours, including reports of trees collapsing onto homes.