Aircraft crashes in marsh area near Tavares, officials say

Emergency crews are responding after an aircraft, possibly a seaplane, crashed Tuesday afternoon in a wooded marsh area near Tavares, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded to the area behind 28546 Tammi Drive and slightly north of that location.The sheriff’s office said all occupants have been accounted for and are reported to be OK.Crews are using available resources to reach the occupants and access the aircraft due to the difficult marsh terrain.The Federal Aviation Administration has been notified and is responding. Seminole County crews are also assisting at the scene.Additional details about the aircraft and what caused the crash were not immediately available.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.