Emergency crews scambled after light aircraft crashes in Sussex

Two people are reported to have been taken to hospital following a light plane crash in Sussex.

The aircraft came down at Jackrells Farm Airfield, south of Horsham, at 2:35pm on Thursday (6 October).

The extent of the pilot and passengers injuries is not yet clear.

Sussex Police, South East Coast Ambulance Service and crews from West Sussex Fire and Rescue are at the scene.

Fire engines from Horsham and Crawley, an off-road vehicle and heavy rescue equipment are being used.

The fire service is asking members of the public to avoid the area to allow emergency services to work safely.

Chris Ashpole, who was driving back from work and saw emergency services surrounding the scene, said: "I went past the field and saw a helicopter and number of police cars and ambulances. I went home and wondered what the commotion was. My daughter said it might have been some kind of plane crash.

"I've got a friend who lives opposite us who has an airfield, so I was worried about him. I came up with the dog just to have a look. When I was here, the helicopter was taking off and I spoke to a chap who said two people had been quite badly injured."

A team of inspectors from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch will begin an investigation into the accident.