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Emergency services are investigating reports that an aircraft has crashed near Boho in County Fermanagh. | Emergency services are investigating reports that an aircraft has crashed near Boho in County Fermanagh. |
It is understood a call reporting the incident was received by St Angelo Airport in Enniskillen at about 1000 GMT on Thursday. | It is understood a call reporting the incident was received by St Angelo Airport in Enniskillen at about 1000 GMT on Thursday. |
A fire service spokeswoman said five crews were assisting in a search operation, which was being co-ordinated by the police. | A fire service spokeswoman said five crews were assisting in a search operation, which was being co-ordinated by the police. |
The search area has now moved from Boho to Monea. | |
An Irish Coastguard helicopter has also been called in. | |
BBC reporter in the area Julian Fowler said people saw and heard a small plane and then heard a loud bang, though it is not yet clear what caused the bang. | BBC reporter in the area Julian Fowler said people saw and heard a small plane and then heard a loud bang, though it is not yet clear what caused the bang. |
He said no wreckage had been found and that the weather means visibility in the area is very poor. | He said no wreckage had been found and that the weather means visibility in the area is very poor. |