Plane crashes into houses in Salford

Emergency services at scene after light aircraft hits properties in Peel Green area A light aircraft has crashed into two properties in Salford, Greater Manchester. Police were called to Newlands Avenue in Peel Green, Salford, just after 12.20pm following reports that a plane had come down on to houses. No injuries could be confirmed at this stage, police said. A police spokesman said: “Officers attended and discovered a light aircraft had come down and collided with two properties. A cordon is in place and the other emergency services are also working at the scene.” A spokesman for Greater Manchester fire and rescue service said: “Just after 12.20pm we received reports of an incident involving a light aircraft. “Fire crews were mobilised to Newlands Avenue in the Peel Green area of Eccles, Salford, who on their arrival discovered that a light aircraft had crashed into a house. “At 1.20pm six fire engines were in attendance at the incident.” Plane crashes Manchester guardian.co.uk

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