Plane crashes at UK airfield as 999 crews swarm and casualties rushed to hospital

Plane crashes at UK airfield as 999 crews swarm and casualties rushed to hospital Paramedics discharged one patient at the scene, while three others were taken to hospital after the plane came down at Beccles Aerodrome in Ellough, Suffolk A plane has crashed at an airfield in Suffolk, with three people rushed to hospital. Emergency services raced to the Beccles Aerodrome shortly before 12:10pm and cordoned the area off. A police spokesperson said the aircraft had been coming into land at the time of the crash. One patient was discharged at the scene, while three others were taken to the James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Witnesses said around four fire engines and an air ambulance was scrambled as part of the emergency response this afternoon, reports the Eastern Daily Press. Police said the Air Accidents Investigation Branch had been informed of the crash. "Three people have sustained injuries, not believed to be serious at this time," a Suffolk Constabulary spokeswoman said. "An area of airport has been cordoned off, and the Air Accident Investigation Branch has been informed." This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.