Emergency services rush to light aircraft crash near Manchester

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"Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a light aircraft crash near Manchester. A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: Emergency services are responding to reports of a light aircraft crash in the Littleborough area. We are currently in attendance to establish the full circumstances and assess any casualties. A scene is in place whilst emergency service workers conduct their enquiries and people are asked to avoid the area as this work is carried out."

A national news organization requests donations to fund on-the-ground journalism and investigative projects, saying quality journalism should be paid for by those who can afford it instead of enforced by paywalls. The organization cites investigations into reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, and notes its documentary 'The A Word' highlights American women fighting for reproductive rights. Emergency services responded to a light aircraft crash near Littleborough, Greater Manchester, with police attending to establish circumstances and assess casualties. Two people are thought to have been on board. Fire crews arrived 11.30am and the scene remains while enquiries continue.

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