Two people believed dead after light aircraft crash at Co Down airfield

• Pictures from the scene of the incident at Newtownards Airfield

Two people are believed to have died following a crash involving a light aircraft at a Co Down airport.

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has confirmed no patients were taken from the scene of a light aircraft crash at Newtownards Airfield.

It says it received a 999 call at 20:21 following reports of the crash on the Portaferry Road in the town.

A NIAS spokesperson confirmed it dispatched two emergency crews to the scene, along with a doctor and an ambulance officer.

• WATCH: Smoke could be seen billowing from the scene of the crash:

The PSNI and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service also confirmed they were at the scene of the crash.

The police helicopter has been scene flying above the incident.

The scene has been closed off by police.

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service have also been contacted for a response.

Local councillor Vicky Moore who is at the scene of the incident tweeted to say she was "grateful for the swift response of our emergency services."

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