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Southend tragedies taking 'toll on people' says council leader Council boss urges Southend to 'come together' after plane crash
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A plane crash described as a fireball by witnesses happened at London Southend Airport on Sunday Air Accident Investigation inspectors were at the crash site in Essex
Two major tragedies in a city have taken a toll on residents, a council leader said. A council leader has urged a city to come together after four people died in a plane crash.
A Dutch pilot, a co-pilot and a nurse were among four people who died after a small plane crashed at London Southend Airport on Sunday. It has emerged that a Dutch pilot, a co-pilot and a nurse were among the people who died after a small plane crashed at London Southend Airport on Sunday.
The incident came weeks after Leonna Ruka, 7, from Dagenham in east London, was killed when a branch from a large tree in Chalkwell Park fell on five children on 28 June. Her inquest is due to take place on Wednesday. Southend-on-Sea City Council leader Daniel Cowan said: "This is a deeply saddening moment for our community, and our thoughts are with everyone affected.
Southend-on-Sea City Council leader Daniel Cowan said: "Two major tragedies in a short space of time is clearly going to take their toll on people, which is why we're encouraging people - anyone needing help - to reach out for it." "Southend is a city that comes together in times of sorrow, and I know our residents will join me in offering compassion and solidarity to all those impacted by this tragedy."
Eight Air Accident Investigation inspectors were at the site in Essex
The Labour leader added that the council had been encouraging residents to seek help if they need it "during these difficult times."
"People are coming together and mourning these tragedies as a community, and you can see the outpour of love and support in person and online with communities looking to help and support each other," he said.
Hundreds of teddy bears and flowers had been left at Chalkwell Park following the death of seven-year-old Leonna Ruka
Maria Fernanda Rojaz Ortiz was one of four people who died when a light aircraft crashed at London Southend Airport on Sunday
London Southend Airport has been closed since the plane crash, and witnesses described a "fireball" type explosion soon after the Netherlands-bound light aircraft had taken off.London Southend Airport has been closed since the plane crash, and witnesses described a "fireball" type explosion soon after the Netherlands-bound light aircraft had taken off.
A woman who was killed when the plane crashed was working on her first day as a "flight nurse", the BBC understands. Maria Fernanda Rojaz Ortiz, 31, was a German citizen born in Chile and had previously worked as a nurse in the public sector. A woman who was killed when the plane crashed was working on her first day as a "flight nurse", the BBC understands.
To find out more about the support on offer to residents, contact Southend-on-Sea City Council. Maria Fernanda Rojaz Ortiz, 31, was a German citizen born in Chile and had previously worked as a nurse in the public sector.
Maria Fernanda Rojaz Ortiz was one of four people who died when a light aircraft crashed at London Southend Airport on Sunday
It is the second tragedy to happen in the city in recent weeks.
On 28 June, Leonna Ruka, 7, from Dagenham in east London, was killed when a branch from a large tree in Chalkwell Park fell on five children.
The opening of an inquest into her death is due to take place on Wednesday.
Cowan said: "Two major tragedies in a short space of time is clearly going to take their toll on people, which is why we're encouraging people - anyone needing help - to reach out for it.
"People are coming together and mourning these tragedies as a community, and you can see the outpouring of love and support in person, and online with communities looking to help and support each other," he said.
Hundreds of teddy bears and flowers were left at Chalkwell Park following the death of seven-year-old Leonna Ruka
The airline EasyJet, which has a base at Southend, said Tuesday's morning's three scheduled departures, and the return flights, were operating via London Gatwick.
It said it continued to "work closely with the airport to understand when operations are able to resume".
Passengers were advised to check its Flight Tracker for the latest information.
Eastern Airways offered "sincere condolences" to the crashed plane's Netherlands-based operator and to staff at Southend Airport who had to deal with the incident.
It said a Newquay-based aircraft was "stranded" at Southend, which was affecting its flights.
A spokesperson said it had "refunded a number of passengers to allow them to make alternate transport arrangements".
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