Southend Airport remains closed following shocking aircraft crash
All emergency services responded to reports of a crashed 12-metre plane at the airport at around 4pm yesterday.
Southend Airport has asked passengers due to fly today to "contact their airline for information and advice".
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The Dutch Zeusch Aviation plane had flown from the Greek capital Athens to Pula in Croatia on Sunday before heading to Southend. It was due to return to Lelystad on Sunday evening.
A spokesperson for Southend Airport said: "Due to a serious incident today at Southend Airport, we regret to advise that the Airport is closed until further notice.
Shock - A fireball engulfed the crashed plane (Image: UKNIP) "All flights to and from the Airport have been cancelled while Police, emergency services and air accident investigators are attending the incident.
"We ask that any passengers due to travel tomorrow via Southend Airport contact their airline for information and advice.
"Our thoughts are with those affected by today's events and all passengers impacted by this disruption. We will restart flight operations as soon as possible and will continue to update the public on developments."
According to eyewitnesses, the pilots of the crashed plane waved at children shortly before the collision.
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Residents went on to witness "a huge fire ball" and describe feeling "shaken up" by the incident.
Transport Secretary, Hedi Alexander, yesterday said her 'thoughts are with all those involved' in the Southend Airport crash and that she is receiving 'regular updates'.
In a post on X, the minister said: 'I'm aware of the tragic incident at Southend Airport this afternoon.
Smoke - All emergency services responded to the crash (Image: UKNIP) 'My thoughts are with all those involved.
'The emergency services are on scene and are advising the public to avoid the area where possible.
'I am monitoring the situation closely and receiving regular updates.'
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