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Explosion as ‘plane crashes moments after takeoff’ at Southend Airport

Explosion as plane crashes at Southend airport
Those onboard had reportedly been waving to people on the ground before takeoff (Picture: UKNIP)

A small passenger plane has crashed just after taking off from Southend Airport for the Netherlands.

Photos of the small Beech B200 aircraft in flames are being circulated on social media, with witnesses saying it went up into a ‘fireball’.

The plane was scheduled to fly to Lelystad in the Netherlands, according to initial reports.

Essex Police and ambulance crews are responding to the scene.

ESN Report wrote on X: ‘Just witnessed a Beechcraft crash on take-off at Southend airport about 40 minutes after a Cessna also left the runway. Thoughts are with those on the aircraft.

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The plane had just taken off (Picture: FlightRadar24)
Small Plane Crashes in Huge Fireball at Southend Airport ??? Emergency Services at Scene Emergency services have rushed to Southend Airport following reports that a small aircraft has crash-landed, bursting into a huge fireball. A plume of smoke was seen rising from the airport at approximately 4pm, with multiple fire and ambulance crews currently on site. The crash is believed to have involved a small private plane, but the number of people on board is currently unknown. Small Plane Crashes in Huge Fireball at Southend Airport ??? Emergency Services at Scene Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic and disbelief as flames engulfed the aircraft shortly after impact. Dani Hill, a nearby resident, told UKNIP ???I saw the huge fireball from my window. I???m still shaking like mad. I???ve never seen anything like it. Praying all involved are OK if any.??? Small Plane Crashes in Huge Fireball at Southend Airport ??? Emergency Services at Scene Airport Firefighters Joined by External Crews Southend Airport???s onsite firefighting team was first to respond, with additional fire crews and ambulances now on scene. The situation is being treated as a major incident. What We Know So Far A small plane reportedly crash-landed at Southend Airport at approx. 4:00pm A large fireball followed the crash, visible from nearby residential areas Multiple fire crews and ambulances have arrived Witness reports describe a chaotic and terrifying scene Casualty information has not yet been confirmed Authorities have not yet issued an official statement, and flight operations at Southend Airport may be affected.
Fire services are on the scene responding (Picture: UKNIP)

‘Absolutely tragic. Was waving to the aircrew just moments before.’

MP David Burton-Sampson wrote on X: ‘I am aware of an incident at Southend Airport.

‘Please keep away and allow the emergency services to do their work. My thoughts are with everyone involved.’

Metro has contacted the ambulance service, police and Southend Airport for comment.

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