Small Airplane Crashes At London Southend Airport
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Authorities are on scene investigating a fiery plane crash at London's Southend Airport.
The crash happened around 4 p.m. local time Sunday, according to Essex Police who said they "remain on the scene of a serious incident."
Police say the plane involved in the crash was 12 meters, or about 40 feet, long.
A large fireball was seen immediately following the crash, The Independent reported.
The plane was a Beech B200 leaving for Lelystad in the Netherlands, according to the report.
Two nearby clubs, Rochford Hundred Golf Club and Westcliff Rugby Club, have been evacuated as a precaution during the investigation, the police said in a post on Facebook.
Police ask that the public avoid the area as they and other first responders will likely be there for "several hours."
The London Southend Airport said in an emailed statement to Newsweek Sunday afternoon, "We can confirm there has been a serious incident at London Southend Airport this afternoon involving a general aviation aircraft. We are working closely with the local authorities and will be able to provide more information as soon as possible."
This is a breaking news story. Updates to come.
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