Light aircraft crashes in Waterford as multiple units of emergency services attend scene

"Emergency services, including Rescue 117, are currently at the scene, which is between Waterford Airport and Tramore. The light aircraft, which is believed to be a twin engine plane, apparently crash landed in a field southwest of Waterford Airport. The aircraft involved is not believed to be a commercial flight. A major incident has been declared, with gardaí, paramedics, Coast Guard and Waterford Fire Brigade personnel deploying to the site."

"It's understood the small aircraft crashed in a field at a farm in the townland of Lisselan. Around 20 to 30 members of the emergency services were at the scene at about 2pm. Weather conditions were described as good at the time. The Waterford-based Sikorsky rescue helicopter also deployed to the site in support. Emergency services raced to the scene of the incident on the Tramore to Dunmore road."

Emergency services including Rescue 117, gardaí, paramedics, Coast Guard and Waterford Fire Brigade responded to a light aircraft crash between Waterford Airport and Tramore. The twin-engine plane apparently crash-landed nose-first in a field at a farm in the townland of Lisselan southwest of Waterford Airport. Around 20 to 30 emergency personnel and the Waterford-based Sikorsky rescue helicopter attended the scene. Major damage was sustained to the front section while the tail remained upright. Initial indications are that the pilot was seriously injured and the number of other occupants is unclear. A major incident was declared and an Air Accident Investigation Branch inquiry is expected. The R685 is partially closed.

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