Four killed in small plane crash at London Southend Airport, PA reports
The airport, which is located about 35 miles east of the capital and used by easyJet to fly to European holiday destinations, remains closed following the crash.
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Four killed in small plane crash at London Southend Airport, PA reports
Four people were killed when a small plane crashed at London Southend Airport on Sunday, PA Media reported on Monday. The airport, which is located about 35 miles east of the capital and used by easyJet to fly to European holiday destinations, remains closed following the crash. Developing
