One feared dead in air crash near Sussex airport

Aircraft reportedly crashes on recreation ground after midair collision with second plane, which landed safely One person is believed to have died after a light aircraft collided with another plane in midair near an airport. The incident was reported close to Shoreham airport, near Brighton, at about 4.30pm, Sussex police said. One aircraft is understood to have crashed on a nearby recreation ground after the collision, while the second plane landed safely. No one is thought to have been injured on the ground. Motorists were warned to expect delays as the A259 Brighton Road was sealed off during the evening rush hour. A police spokesman said: “Emergency services are attending the scene of a light aircraft crash at Shoreham airport. Initial reports suggest that one person has died. “The alarm was raised at 4.28pm. Initial accounts suggest that the aircraft was in collision with another and then crashed on a recreation ground close to the airport.” He added: “It is believed at this stage that the second aircraft involved landed safely. No one is believed to have been injured on the ground.” Air transport guardian.co.uk

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