UPDATE: It is understood two people have died in the light aircraft crash at Newtownards Airport
It is understood two people have died after a light aircraft crashed at Newtownards Airport.The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said in a statement that it received a 999 call.
"NIAS despatched two emergency crews, a doctor and an ambulance officer to the incident. No patients were taken from the scene," the statement added.The Police Service of Northern Ireland said there are no further details at this stage. Many private light aircraft, helicopter and microlight pilots base their aircraft at the airport which is also home to flying schools.Here at Newtownards airfield, I can see an emergency operation within the grounds.It is difficult to observe much detail from the road but police have closed the main entrance.
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