Darlton plane crash today: Aircraft smashes into field with paramedics & firefighters rushing to ‘serious incident’

A PLANE has crashed into a field with firefighters and paramedics rushing to the “serious incident”.

Emergency services rushed to the scene near the village of Darlton, Nottinghamshire, shortly after 12pm on Wednesday.

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A picture from the scene showing an upturned aircraft[/caption]

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Police officers cordoned off access to the field[/caption]

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A fire engine at the scene on Wednesday[/caption]

Firefighters and paramedics remained at the scene into the evening as an investigation into the circumstances around the crash remains ongoing.

Further details over how the crash took place and the condition of any pilot or passengers have not been revealed.

A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 12.23pm today (July 26) we were called to a serious incident involving a light aircraft, in Darlton.

“Fire engines remain on scene, and will be assisting partner agencies into the night.”

A statement from East Midlands Ambuance Service said: “We received a call at 12.26pm to Tuxford Road in Darlton.

“The caller reported a medical emergency.

“We sent two paramedics in fast response cars and the air ambulance was also in attendance. All our resources have since left the scene.”

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Police officers scour the remote field[/caption]

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Details of the crash have not yet been revealed[/caption]