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Welshpool air crash: two die as light aircraft comes down | |
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Two people have died after a light aircraft crashed in mid Wales. | |
The Wales Air Ambulance service confirmed the deaths after it was called to Leighton, near Welshpool, at 12:44 GMT on Wednesday. | |
Mid Wales Airport, near Welshpool, would not comment on the crash but has closed for the day following the incident. | |
The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has confirmed it is investigating the incident. | |
Dyfed-Powys Police said a small aircraft was involved, and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service sent three fire engines to the scene. | |
A fire service spokesperson said: "Emergency services have been dealing with an incident involving a small aircraft which has come down in the Leighton area of Welshpool. | |
"Two appliances from Welshpool, one appliance from Llanfair Caereinion, and a Land Rover pump from Llanfyllin have attended the incident. | |
"Two breathing apparatus sets have been in use, and a low pressure hose reel jet." |