A small aircraft was concerned in a “collision” at London Southend Airport in Sussex, England, on Sunday, based on Essex Police.
Essex Police mentioned they’re on the scene after a “severe incident” occurred on the Southend airport at roughly 4 p.m. native time on Sunday. They mentioned they’re responding to reviews of a “collision involving one 12 metre aircraft” and mentioned the emergency response will final a number of hours.
Zeusch Aviation confirmed on Sunday its flight SUZ1 was concerned within the incident and that the corporate is “actively supporting the authorities with the investigation.”
The East England Ambulance Service mentioned they’ve despatched “4 ambulances, a speedy response automobile, 4 Hazardous Are Response Workforce autos, three senior paramedic automobiles and an Essex and Herts Air Ambulance” to the airport.
Officers mentioned the general public ought to keep away from the world and that they’re evacuating the Rochford Hundred Golf Membership and Westcliff Rugby Membership “because of their proximity to the incident.”
London Southend Airport confirmed the “severe incident” on Sunday afternoon involving a “common aviation plane.”
SOUTHEND, ENGLAND – AUGUST 10: A common view of a quiet London Southend Airport after Ryanair introduced its withdrawal on August 10, 2021 in Southend, England. The airport’s homeowners have confirmed that Ryanair is to withdraw its companies and shut its industrial base at Southend airport from November 1st on account of the coronavirus pandemic. The transfer comes after EasyJet pulled out of the airport lower than a 12 months in the past. (Picture by John Keeble/Getty Photos)
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“We’re working carefully with the native authorities and can be capable of present extra info as quickly as doable,” the airport mentioned in a assertion.
Airport authorities later mentioned the airport is closed till additional discover as investigations reply to the incident.
“All flights to and from the Airport have been cancelled whereas Police, emergency companies and air accident investigators are attending the incident. We ask that any passengers because of journey tomorrow by way of London Southend Airport contact their airline for info and recommendation,” airport officers mentioned in an announcement.
The spokesperson for the Air Accidents Investigation Department mentioned they’re conscious of they accident “involving an plane close to Southend Airport this afternoon” and have deployed a “workforce and an investigation into the reason for the accident.”
London Southend Airport is positioned about one hour east of London, a number of miles from the coast.
ABC Information’ Victoria Beaule and Ayesha Ali contributed to this story.
