THIS terrifying incident occurred when a small aircraft collided with a bustling highway in northern Italy.

Sadly, two individuals lost their lives in the fiery crash when the light plane hit the road on Tuesday.

Disturbing footage captures vehicles continuing to drive through the blaze shortly after the crash.

The video shows the plane falling nose first towards the tarmac before exploding upon impact.

Two motorists driving by were injured when the fireball erupted, according to reports.

Both received non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at a nearby hospital, authorities confirmed.

The tragedy took place in Brescia province, according to Italy’s national broadcaster RAI.

It resulted in the complete destruction of the light aircraft, with no one on board surviving the crash.

The pair who died were a 75-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman, NEXTA has reported.

Flames engulfed the crash site in the immediate aftermath, leading to the suspension of traffic in both directions.

Multiple fire engines rushed to the scene, and firefighters were quickly able to contain the blaze.

An investigation has now been launched to establish the cause of the tragic incident.

According to Giornale di Brescia, a consultant from the National Agency for Flight Safety will come to Brescia today.

The Public Prosecutor’s Office of Brescia has opened a case for manslaughter following the incident, the outlet added.

It is the latest aviation related tragedy this year.

At least 27 people died when a military fighter jet crashed into a private school campus in Bangladesh.

The deceased included a teacher and children.

Injured survivors were taken to a nearby military hospital after the plane crashed into Milestone School and College.

The pilot also died in the crash according to the military, adding that the plane was a training aircraft.

And last month, Air India flight AI171 crashed into a medical college hostel moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport.

A total 241 passengers and crew – as well as 19 people on the ground -died in the tragedy.