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Two men seriously injured in plane crash

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Mcroutlaws Emergency vehicles at the scene of a plane crash at Barton Aerodrome.Mcroutlaws

The men were helped out of the aircraft, say the fire service

A man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a plane crashed at an aerodrome.

The plane, a light aircraft, came down at Barton Aerodrome in Salford, Greater Manchester, just before 17:30 BST.

Greater Manchester Police said a second man had suffered “potentially life-threatening injuries”.

The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) said it was carrying out an “initial investigation”.

The two men were rescued from the wreckage and taken to Salford Royal Hospital.

Anthony Parkes/Geograph Small aircraft in front of the control tower at Barton Aerodrome in Eccles.Anthony Parkes/Geograph

Three fire engines attended the scene along with North West Ambulance Service and Greater Manchester Police

A spokesperson for GMFRS said: “At around 5.30pm today, three fire engines from across Greater Manchester and the technical response unit attended an aircraft crash at Barton Aerodrome, Eccles.

“Firefighters arrived quickly and assisted Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service and the airport fire service in making the area safe and helping two casualties out of the aircraft.”

GMP said: “Emergency services are currently responding to a plane crash at Barton Aerodrome.

“Two men have been taken to hospital, one with life-threatening injuries and another with potentially life-changing injuries.”

The force added: “A scene is in place whilst emergency service workers conduct their enquiries and people are asked to avoid the area.”

Google Aerial view of Barton Aerodrome in Eccles, Salford.Google

Barton Aerodrome said the AAIB have been informed and are carrying out an investigation

Barton Aerodrome posted on its Facebook account: “Today at 17:07 an aircraft accident occurred within the Barton Aerodrome boundary.

“The AAIB have been informed and are carrying out an investigation.

“Our onsite Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (RFFS) attended the incident and have worked alongside external emergency services.

“The two persons on board the aircraft have been taken to hospital via road ambulance.”


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