Plane crashes in field with man in hospital and investigation under way
A man has been taken to the hospital after a light aircraft crash in Upminster. The Metropolitan Police responded to the incident on Aveley Road at around 1 pm following reports of the aircraft going down in a nearby field.
Here are the key details about the incident:
– The crash occurred near Damyns Hall Aerodrome.
– Emergency services at the scene included the Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service, and Essex Fire and Rescue Service.
– The male passenger involved was transported to the hospital.
– The condition of the passenger remains unknown.
The following statement was provided by a Metropolitan Police spokesperson concerning the crash:
Officers were called to Aveley Road in Upminster at 1:08 pm on Saturday after reports of a light aircraft crash. One male passenger was taken to the hospital for treatment. We are awaiting an update on his condition.
The crash led to the closure of the entrance to Belhus Country Park in South Ockendon. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has taken charge of the investigation into the incident.
Stay tuned for more updates as the investigation progresses.