A Beechcraft B200 aircraft crashed soon after takeoff from London Southend airport around 4pm. Witnesses reported flames and dark smoke at the scene. Essex police are managing the incident and have asked the public to avoid the area. Several emergency services were deployed, including four ambulances and an air ambulance. The crash's cause is still under investigation. The aircraft, operated by Zeusch Aviation, was equipped for medical transport and was bound for Lelystad, Netherlands. The airport remains closed until further notice due to the incident.
The Beechcraft B200 aircraft crashed at about 4pm on Sunday, soon after taking off from London Southend airport, and was seen in flames with dark smoke billowing from it.
The East of England ambulance service said four ambulances and four hazardous area response team vehicles were at the scene, in addition to an air ambulance.
The aircraft, operated by Zeusch Aviation, was equipped with medical systems for transporting patients, but it's unclear if a medical evacuation was occurring at the time of the crash.
London Southend airport announced on Sunday evening it was closed until further notice due to the crash incident.
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