Southend plane crash: Essex Police to give update on plane crash - as four people reportedly killed
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In just over an hour, we are expecting Essex Police to give an update on yesterday's plane crash in Southend.
The 12m-long plane came down near London Southend Airport just before 4pm, with images posted online showing a large fire and a plume of black smoke near the crash site.
Zeusch Aviation, based at Lelystad Airport in the Netherlands, confirmed its SUZ1 flight had been "involved in an accident".
The statement said the company was "actively supporting the authorities with the investigation", adding: "Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected."
The circumstances of the crash remain unknown.
We'll have all the latest information here...
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