Two dead after light aircraft crash in Co Down

Two people have died after a light aircraft crashed at Newtownards Airport in County Down.

Emergency services attended the scene of the incident at around 8:20pm last night following a 999 call.

One eyewitness said the plane crashed into hedges located near a restaurant close to the Portaferry Road.

A PSNI spokesperson said police and other emergency services attended the scene of a crash involving a light aircraft at the airport.

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