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| Two men have been killed in a light aircraft crash near Shaftesbury in Dorset. | Two men have been killed in a light aircraft crash near Shaftesbury in Dorset. |
| The Tiger Moth plane was spotted near Compton Abbas airfield shortly before 9.30am on Saturday, when police were alerted to smoke coming from the site of the crash. | The Tiger Moth plane was spotted near Compton Abbas airfield shortly before 9.30am on Saturday, when police were alerted to smoke coming from the site of the crash. |
| Ch Insp Richard Bell, of Dorset police, said: “Sadly, two men have died in the crash; the passenger, 67 years old and from Shaftesbury; and the pilot, 64 years old and from Blandford. | |
| “Our thoughts are very much with their families at this very difficult time. | “Our thoughts are very much with their families at this very difficult time. |
| “For a brief period due to the smoke we had to put road closures in place and would like to thank any affected motorists for their patience.” | “For a brief period due to the smoke we had to put road closures in place and would like to thank any affected motorists for their patience.” |