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CTV News
a day ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Lightning and disaster fatigue: Wildfires have Princeton residents on edge
In Princeton, B.C., three fires burning near the town are causing heightened anxiety in a community that has seen its share of extreme weather events in recent
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Four foreign nationals died in airport plane crash
Four people who died when a small plane crashed at London Southend Airport are believed to be foreign nationals, police have confirmed. The airport has been closed since emergency services were called to the incident involving a Beech B200 Super King shortly before 16:00 BST on Sunday. Witnesses described a "fireball" type explosion soon after the Netherlands-bound light aircraft had taken off. All four people were killed in the crash - two pilots and two passengers - and Essex Police said in a press conference on Monday it believed they were foreign nationals. The names of the four who died have not been released but officers are now working to confirm their identities. Ch Supt Morgan Cronin said the victims would be "treated with the utmost respect and dignity". The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has put in place a significant air exclusion zone surrounding the crash site. All flights to and from the airport on Monday have been rerouted, with passengers advised to check with their airline for advice. The plane was operated by Zeusch Aviation, based at Lelystad Airport in the Netherlands, which has confirmed it is "actively supporting the authorities with the investigation". The aircraft had flown from the Greek capital Athens to Pula in Croatia on Sunday before heading to Southend. It was due to return to Lelystad on Sunday evening. BBC reporter Sofia Bettia has been at the headquarters of Zeusch Aviation – a privately owned company operating 14 aircraft. "This is a small airport in the Netherlands, on an island to the east of Amsterdam - and today, it is almost deserted. "We just saw airport security staff lowering the Dutch flag to half mast at the entrance of the airport. "Zeusch specialises in medical evacuation flights, private charters, and aerial filming for various events. "We were able to speak to a pilot from another airline. He told us he's worried that one of his colleagues may be among the victims, as many of the staff here know one another." Detectives and forensic teams are working in parallel with the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), the Royal Air Force, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and London Southend Airport to work out what happened. Speaking at the press conference, Lisa Fitzsimons, a senior inspector at the AAIB, said it was "too early to speculate on what caused this tragic accident". "If there are safety lessons that can be learned, we will make recommendations that will aim to prevent a similar accident occurring," she said. Eight of its inspectors are now at the crash site. John Johnson, 40, from Billericay, Essex, witnessed the crash while watching planes with his wife and children. "You could see [the pilots] smiling and we all kind of smiled back. "It took off in probably three or four seconds. It started to bank heavily to its left," he told the BBC. Then within a few seconds, "the aircraft almost inverted and hit the ground. There was a huge fireball," he said. A London Southend Airport spokesperson said: "Our thoughts are with those affected by [Sunday's] events and all passengers impacted by this disruption. "We will restart flight operations as soon as possible and will continue to update the public on developments." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Four people were killed in Southend Airport plane crash Aerial video shows plane crash site and wreckage Airport to remain shut after fireball plane crash Essex Police plane crash portal
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Two teenage boys, 16 and 17, killed after car crashes into tree in early hours
TWO teenagers have tragically died after a car crashed into a tree. Police were called at 2:47am on Sunday to reports that a car had collided with a tree in Corhampton, Hampshire. Two teenagers were in the grey Hyundai I20. The 16-year-old boy and 17-year-old boy sadly died at the scene. A police statement read: "Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, a 16 year-old boy and a 17 year-old boy died at the scene. "Their families have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. "As part of our investigation we would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone who has relevant dash cam footage capturing the incident or the moments leading up to it. "If you have any information, please contact us online or via 101 quoting reference 44250311184."
Sky News
3 days ago
- Climate
- Sky News
'Fireball' at Southend Airport after 'small plane' crashes
A small plane has reportedly crashed at Southend Airport in Essex. Essex Police said it was at the scene of a "serious incident". Images posted online showed a large cloud of black smoke, with one witness telling local media they saw a "huge fireball". A police statement said: "We were alerted shortly before 4pm to reports of a collision involving one 12-metre plane. "We are working with all emergency services at the scene now and that work will be ongoing for several hours. "We would please ask the public to avoid this area where possible while this work continues." David Burton-Sampson, the MP for Southend West and Leigh, posted on social media: "I am aware of an incident at Southend Airport. Please keep away and allow the emergency services to do their work. "My thoughts are with everyone involved." Please refresh the page for the latest version.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Two teenage boys, 16 and 17, die after car crashes into tree
Two boys aged 16 and 17 have died after a car crashed into a tree. Officers were called to reports of the collision involving a grey Hyundai i20 on Corhampton Lane, Corhampton, shortly after 2.45am on Sunday, Hampshire Police said. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the two youths died at the scene. Officers are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a fatal collision in Corhampton. If you have any information, please contact us via 101 quoting reference 44250311184. READ MORE: — Hampshire Roads Policing Unit (@HantsPolRoads) July 13, 2025 Their families have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, the force said. Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have relevant dashcam footage should contact the force online or via 101, quoting reference 44250311184.
