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Harrison Ford 'battered, but OK' after golf course plane crash

Actor Harrison Ford is being treated in hospital after a World War Two plane he was piloting crashed during an emergency landing on a California golf course.

His son, who visited him at the hospital, tweeted to say his father was "battered, but OK" following the incident.

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Publicist: Harrison Ford 'expected to make full recovery'

Ford was flying this Ryan PT-22 Recruit when he crashed. Credit: Reuters

Harrison Ford's publicist has said the actor is "expected to make a full recovery" after his plane crashed in California.

In a statement via email to NBC News, Slate PR said: "Harrison was flying a WW2 vintage plane today which had engine trouble upon take off. He had no other choice but to make an emergency landing, which he did safely.

"He was banged up and is in the hospital receiving medical care. The injuries sustained are not life threatening, and he is expected to make a full recovery."

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