A plane crash occurred at Southend Airport, prompting police involvement shortly before 4pm. Eyewitness reports indicated a large fireball and black smoke from the site. Evacuations were ordered for nearby golf and rugby clubs. Essex Fire Service responded with multiple crews and vehicles to manage the incident. Four flights were canceled in the aftermath of the crash, and local officials urged the public to stay away from the area to allow emergency services to carry out their work efficiently.
A plane has been involved in a collision at Southend Airport according to police, with reports of a serious incident involving a 12-metre aircraft and a large fireball.
Essex Police confirmed they evacuated nearby locations, including Rochford Hundred Golf Club and Westcliff Rugby Club, due to the proximity of the plane crash.
Essex Fire Service responded to the crash at 3.58pm, deploying five firefighter crews and two off-road vehicles to manage the situation and control the fire.
Four flights scheduled for Sunday afternoon from the airport have been cancelled, as emergency services continue to work at the crash site.
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