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'Plane crash' search continues | 'Plane crash' search continues |
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A search is continuing in County Fermanagh after a report of a plane crash near Boho on Thursday morning. | |
It is understood a call reporting the incident was received by St Angelo Airport in Enniskillen. | |
So far, there have been no reports of any aircraft missing or overdue. The coastguard helicopter from Sligo has completed a search, but found nothing. | |
Police are appealing for anyone involved in flying activities to check that all are accounted for. | |
A fire service spokeswoman said five crews were assisting in the search operation, which was being co-ordinated by the police. | A fire service spokeswoman said five crews were assisting in the search operation, which was being co-ordinated by the police. |
Visibility | Visibility |
An Irish Coastguard helicopter and specialist mountain rescue teams have also joined the search which has been taking place over a wide area from from Enniskillen northwards to Belleek and from Lower Lough Erne westwards to the border. | An Irish Coastguard helicopter and specialist mountain rescue teams have also joined the search which has been taking place over a wide area from from Enniskillen northwards to Belleek and from Lower Lough Erne westwards to the border. |
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. |