A small plane crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas

A small plane crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, and caught fire Tuesday night, causing chaos as people left their vehicles to frantically try to smash the cockpit window and free people inside.

Police say six people were onboard and one was killed.

The plane crashed in Laredo shortly after 10 p.m. local time.

There were no immediate reports of any injuries to those in vehicles on the highway, Loop 20.

The Loop has been closed in both directions.