Small Plane Involved in Collision at London Southend Airport; Emergency Services Respond
Small Plane Involved in Collision at London Southend Airport; Emergency Services Respond
London Southend Airport is currently experiencing a serious incident following a collision involving a small aircraft on Sunday afternoon. Essex Police, along with multiple emergency services, are on the scene responding to reports of the collision, which occurred around 4 p.m. local time.
Authorities have confirmed that one 12-meter plane was involved in the incident. Zeusch Aviation identified their flight SUZ1 as the aircraft involved and stated they are fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation. The East England Ambulance Service has deployed a significant response, including four ambulances, rapid response vehicles, Hazardous Area Response Team units, senior paramedic cars, and an air ambulance.
The public is advised to avoid the area, and nearby Rochford Hundred Golf Club and Westcliff Rugby Club have been evacuated due to their proximity to the incident site. London Southend Airport has confirmed the serious nature of the event, stating they are working closely with local authorities and will provide updates as they become available. The airport has been closed until further notice, and all flights scheduled for Monday have been cancelled, with passengers urged to contact their airlines for information.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has been notified and has deployed a team to investigate the cause of the accident near the airport, which is located approximately an hour east of London.
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