Two floatplanes collide in midair near Ketchikan, Alaska

A floatplane collide in midair killing at least 4 people and hospitalized 10 others. According to Princess Cruise Line, one of the planes was carrying passengers of the cruise.

A spokesperson for Taquan Air, which operated the plane carrying 11 people, said the company is cancelling flights while federal authorities investigate the incident. 

“At this time, we are in the midst of an active crisis response, and our focus is on assisting these passengers, the pilot, our staff, their families and loved ones, and first responders," Taquan said in a statement. 

"We are deeply saddened to report this news and our thoughts and prayers are with those who lost their lives and the families of those impacted by today’s accident," Princess Cruises said in a statement. 

The federal government has cancelled all flights going into that area.

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