A pilot is feared injured after a small plane crashed in a field just outside the village of Ongar in Essex. The aircraft came down at around 12:30pm on Tuesday, June 30, in a field off Mill Lane. Pictures from the scene show the tangled wreckage of the white aircraft. Police have not yet released any information on injuries.
Local resident describes scene
A neighbour told Metro: 'There was a police car blocking off the road but nobody would tell us what happened. We couldn’t see the plane from where we are. It is a good job it didn’t hit any houses. There is North Weald airfield nearby but nothing has happened like this. We hope they managed to get out in time.'
Police statement
An Essex Police spokesman said: 'We remain on the scene of a serious incident at Ongar. We were alerted at 12:30pm on Tuesday 30 June to reports of a crash involving a small aircraft in a field at Mill Lane, Ongar. We are working with all emergency services at the scene now and that work will be ongoing.'
DCS Morgan Cronin added: 'This is a serious incident, and we understand it will cause concern in the local community. We are working closely with emergency service partners to respond and ensure the area is safe. There will be a visible police presence as we deal with this incident. We would ask residents to avoid Mill Lane while this work continues and thank them for their patience and understanding. We will provide further updates as soon as we are able.'
Further updates expected
This is a breaking news story, and more details are expected to follow as the investigation continues. The cause of the crash is not yet known.
