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Georgia’s plane crashed at the General Mills plant

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A plane crashed near a General Mills plant in Covington, Georgia on Thursday night.

The crash happened shortly after takeoff, according to officials who spoke to Fox 5 but did not provide further details.

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A plane crashed near a General Mills plant in Covington, Georgia on Thursday night. (Chris Maxwain / Fox5)

Photos from the crash site show heavy smoke, with several trailer trailers damaged.

A spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration said the crash happened around 7:05 p.m. and had no further information.

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The General Mills plant is located about 30 miles east of Atlanta, according to Fox 5.

The National Transport Safety Council will investigate the crash.