Emergency teams have responded to a serious incident involving a small plane at London Southend Airport in England. Essex Police confirmed that the airport was involved in a “serious collision” on Sunday, with reports indicating a 12-meter plane was involved.
The East England Ambulance Service has sent multiple ambulances and emergency vehicles to the scene, while authorities have evacuated nearby golf clubs due to their proximity to the incident. London Southend Airport has been closed until further notice, with all flights cancelled pending investigations.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is leading the investigation into the cause of the accident, which occurred near the airport. Authorities are urging passengers to contact their airlines for information and advice regarding travel plans.
The incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. local time on Sunday and is expected to take several hours to resolve.
Source: https://abcnews.go.com/International/emergency-teams-respond-plane-collision-london-southend-airport/story?id=123719849