Firefighters were called to a collision involving an aircraft near Aveley Road in Upminster.

Station Commander Jeremy Davies, who was at the scene, said: “Firefighters worked with partners to release a man and a woman trapped inside a lightweight aircraft in woodland near the aerodrome.

"They were both taken to hospital by road and air ambulance crews."

The Brigade was called at 1209 and the incident was over by 1340. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters from Hornchurch, Wennington, East Ham, Dagenham and surrounding fire stations attended the scene.

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to Aveley Road in Upminster.

Man with life-threatening injuries after plane crashes into woods

Hero boy, 11, was shot trying to help dad being attacked by thugs in own home: Anthony Lascelles, Ajay Singh and Christopher Sergeant 

The young victim was left with serious injuries following the horrific ordeal which saw three gang members target the house his parents lived in for 15 years.

Boy, 11, shot as dad attacked by thugs in vicious burglary at Upminster home

A mix of London living and Essex countryside, we take a look back through the history of Upminster and trace back to its early days. 

Upminster

Latest Stories

Man with life-threatening injuries after plane crashes into woods

Boy, 11, shot as dad attacked by thugs in vicious burglary at Upminster home

End of the line: The history of Upminster